PiusRalph Effiong
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#The SILENCE SOUND (An elegy in loving memory of my MUM after three years of great silence) In the grand tapestry of life's design, An elegy now unfolds, poetic and refined, For my dear Mum, who rests in timeless sleep, Three years of silence, a memory we'll keep. Life, a mystery wrapped in sweet honey's embrace, Uncertainty's shadow masked by hope's grace, But when dawn broke that fateful, beautiful day, The birds sang their sonorous tunes, far away. "Mummy," she answered, her voice ringing...
MY MOTHER In the cradle's hold gleams a heart of gold, Enduring nine months of trial and strife, Perseverance and patience its virtues foretold, As tribulations pass by in fleeting life. Day and night, she toiled with tears streaming, Leaving no trace of regret behind, Dreaming of a future like stars gleaming, But death's cruel hand rendered vision blind. The abyss remains, a void impossible to fill, Memories sinking deeper in each passing day, Only the Creator possesses the skill, To mend thi...
The New Dawn In the early morn, life's breath takes flight, Twilight's end adorns it, glowing bright, Questioning the essence, finding our way, In search of purpose, day by day. With each new dawn, beauty's reign unfolds, Fruits in bloom, a sweetness untold, As time passes, we face toil's hold, Yet resilience prevails, stories to be told. Crickets whistle, awakening all around, Dew cleanses branches, with a gentle sound, Birds seek their bread, maidens return, From the stream, lessons they le...
MY MAMA CHERISHED BITE In the ancient town of my fatherland, Obio Efik, Where pumpkin and water leaves are freshly picked, Gastronomic joy fills the air, vibrant and sweet, Transmitting from farm to plate, a culinary feat. A journey brings me back from afar, To savour the aroma of Edikan Ikóñ, a shining star, From Mama's little kitchen, it wafts and twirls, Leaving my taste buds yearning, my senses unfurled. Secret recipes, cherished and shared, Through generations, love and flavour paired...
