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Aroma of Friendship
Friendship is the savoury delicacy served between hearts. Hearts so pure and true It is like the flowers in the hills of Lebanon Blossoming at the gentle touch of dew Opening the petals of fulfilment Withholding not a scent. Friendship, It is the arc in our smile The spark in our eye The beauty of friendship is sacred It's foundation stretches farther than the great Wall of China. It's depth, a well of life It merges souls in unity And wears courage as a helmet It is dauntless even in the fa...
To the Child in Us: A Letter to Alice
Like a traveller hurrying to catch a flight So we glided through the hills Giggling, gallons tied to our back "Just fetch water and come back" Mama shouted. I nod, you smile The smile of mischief - Do you remember? Dear Alice, Ogwòkpedu, the big mango tree Seated by the stream, Laden with fruits yet forbidden We sought her fruits for satisfaction Her branches became the tower Upon which we gazed and dreamed A boy from the city asked "What is that scar on your leg?" I close my eyes, as nos...
