Impacting Positively

Yes I know, I'm a poem freak but I sure know something about other things. It's that time of the year when we get all covered up because of the weather and for some, that could be a real challenge. Today, I share a few tips and tricks that have helped me weathered the weather. 1. Get a Sweater Do not get just any sweater. Get one that's fashionable and preferably black. Not only does black attract heat, it's ideal for people who always come in contact with a lot of people as it hides dirt(that is not to say that you should not wash it o). You should also get one that is easily removable incase the weather gets sunny all of a sudden. 2. Get a Lip Balm Most people shy away from gloss because it smears, the good news is balms don't. Another added advantage is that it is colourless and that makes it suitable for both sexes. 3.Cream the Hair Everyday This is for ladies. Abandoning you hair wrapped up in a net or scarf can be damaging. It is best to cream the hai...

If I ask questions, If I seek other options, If I ask why the sun sets If I scorn those asleep in death I am a Rebel. Can I try to catch fire? Can I call the old man a liar? Can I ask the elders why? Can I, the standing norms refuse to buy? Yes but I shall become a Rebel. If I do anything never before done I am a Rebel.

Do you hear the clock tick? Soon, you will be dead And all that shall remain Will be your deeds and undeeds of today. The stupid mocks my pen, But, The wise listens as it strikes the paper Soon! You will be dead! Now is the time for greatness Push back your fears,  hide them like the virgin's  breasts And run to your dreams. Today is all you have. If we are gone tomorrow, Our faces are forgotten. Eni a ri la mo Eni a mo, la ri. Write your name on hearts With an indelible ink. Be good to all men Soon, you will be dead!

Dear Readers, after a season of poems, I am back to my freestyle writing. Today, I write on something everybody tries hard to walk away from and that is FEAR.  Due to the strong grip it has on people which sometimes prevents people from doing things, Fear is an unwanted visitor in the average Nigerian home. Countless articles have been written on how to control and in some cases, eradicate it. Fear they say is bad but I say it is good.  For one thing, it is the very presence of fear that makes man aware of his faults and pushes him to productivity. If you are afraid of failing, you are more likely to double your efforts.  Also, fear adds spice to life. Fear is always accompanied by uncertainty and this is a vital flavour. Imagine a world without fear where every man is so sure of the next minute, it will be boring.  Finally, fear creates a cordial bond between humans. When a person is afraid, he seeks protection from other humans and a relationship is established...

I tried to reach out to you, But like others you fled too. I ask myself "Do I stink?" My mirror says "You ugly, I think". My mind tells me, Nobody wants me, But tomorrow, one comes along I have one to whom I belong Then it happens again The race begins again.

We once were, but now lost. Our flags we have fed to the soil, Our dignity we sold at no cost. In our armpits, we planted a boil. We are lost! We betrayed Freedom Our lasses, at war with their clothes  And Our sons, at war with wisdom  Elders on maggots put sugar coats. If we shall move, we move forward We must remember our roots To be ashamed of it,makes a coward. To a fellow man's fault, never keep mute. The only way to find ourselves, Is to help ourselves.