Junior Pope
Judith Naxi@naxijudith080930
3 months ago
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(A boat is seen. TC Okafor can be seen ringing a bell. Slow music plays in the background)
The bell rang out, echoing across the river's flow
A mix of fear and excitement as the journey began to grow.
Junior Pope was on board surrounded by strangers yet friends
Together they sailed, their destinies entwined till the very end.
The river's gentle waves, a soothing sound to hear
A sense of comfort in the unknown, dispelling every fear.
The sun shone bright, its rays dancing on the water's face
A beautiful sight, a peaceful place.
In the middle of the river where the currents met and played
Everyone spirit was at peace. Hearts no longer swayed.
The boat glided on carried by the river's gentle stream
A serene and tranquil scene.
(Junior pope video recording)
As Junior Pope held the camera, a selfie video in row
He spoke of life's fragility with a glint of fear beginning to glow.
'Slow down', he cautioned, 'only me my mama born'
Little did he know, Death's whisper grew, a gentle eerie form.
The boat sped on, a reckless pace
Unaware of the fate that awaited in the dark of night.
Death watched from afar, a distant gaze, a wicked cold stare
Beckoning Junior Pope with a bony finger.
The irony of life, a cruel jest, a film titled 'Another Side of life'
A role he played unaware of the fate that would be his ride.
Death's mysterious ways, a twisted game, a cruel, heartless play
Took Junior Pope in the prime of life away.
The video rolled, a haunting silence, a final fearful sigh
As Death's dark shadow loomed, a chilling ominous reply.
Junior Pope, a talented soul lost to the unknown
A life cut short, a memory that will forever be known.
(A body drenched can be seen on stage, crowds all rushing out to get a look, people videoing, noise can be heard, everywhere in disarray)
Oh, the agony! Oh, the shame!
A boat capsized, a crew drowned.
Junior Pope a talent lost, a life in vain,
Drowned, yet saved but still, a tragic play.
Ignorance or illiteracy a cruel fate did unfold.
No CPR, no aid, just a crowd in a daze,
Clout chasers videoing, a spectacle to gain, a scene of shame
No space to breathe, a foolish cruel gaze.
Alas, Junior Pope, a legend gone too soon
Taken to a herbalist, a modern age irony haha(shakes head)
A tragic irony, a painful, sorrowful cry
A life lost, a talent, a memory to die.
The crew, the others lost at sea
Their stories silenced, a tragedy to be
Netizens alerted, judgments abound, sides taken, a shame
A sorrowful tale, a painful, bitter claim.
Oh, the agony! Oh, the pain!
A loss, a tragedy, a memory in vain
Junior Pope, a legend gone yet remains
A sorrowful echo, a painful, sorrowful loss.
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