Originally Published By: Etu Odi Communications
World Cancer Day 2020
Theme: I AM AND I WILL
Her name is Nkechi. She was just 25 years old when the news struck. Regardless of how gentle the doctor announced it, the word ‘cancer” still had its way of striking a chord. Injecting fear, and seemingly putting life on a hold.
“Oh I could” Becomes our religion when things go awry. The gods must be angry When bad things happen to a pagan. Sacrifices! Sacrifices! Another virgin for the gods.…
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We all have our Our voices to speak Messages to give Lives to change, people to teach Stories to tell, Melodies to sing But fear keeps us from what you…
The yesterdays, The todays and even the uncertain morrows In accordance to the law of nature Are in a state of a perpetual flux. The many stages We have Experienced…
I sing of hope dashed on your exit but regained. I ring the very bells our foes condemned to muteness. Where darkness on my paths they brewed, brilliant rays before…
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Mother says biko hapumaka Je suis fatigué These things keep revolving Maybe not like a revolver If i could only take a sling shot Hit this situation in the groin…
Here’s a story about the boy They never told you. A boy shipwrecked within Still, strength called him strong on the outside For the boy slowly drifted into manhood Gradually…