Submissions by Graceful (Akinlua Grace)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
My Reality; Peep into this mortal through this window.
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
20th Nov 2020 1:53pm
20th Nov 2020 1:53pm
Climb
Mountains are meant to be climbed
Mortals at the valley stay
Peace everlasting get
When at the mountain
Troubles all abound
In the valley you find
Woes none can explain
While mankind remain
Climb ye mortal
Your feet for this prepare
Bed of roses not become
At the mountain yet you find
Mortals at the valley stay
Peace everlasting get
When at the mountain
Troubles all abound
In the valley you find
Woes none can explain
While mankind remain
Climb ye mortal
Your feet for this prepare
Bed of roses not become
At the mountain yet you find
#strength
#faith
#uplifting
268 reads
2 Comments
NON-FICTION PROSE
Published
8th Dec 2019 8:17pm
8th Dec 2019 8:17pm
Mentor
Mentor
my personal tribute to cabcool
It all started with a message
“can you mentor one more please?”
You not only said yes
But with open arms
Under your wings
Took in a total stranger
To groom, nurture and prune
Daily watering
This seed died not of thirst
Training the mind so
There won’t be death at your feet
At times, not convenient
For you’ve got
Commitments and family
Looking up to you
Your life to live and writes to pen down
Yet, you chose to water a seed
In...
my personal tribute to cabcool
It all started with a message
“can you mentor one more please?”
You not only said yes
But with open arms
Under your wings
Took in a total stranger
To groom, nurture and prune
Daily watering
This seed died not of thirst
Training the mind so
There won’t be death at your feet
At times, not convenient
For you’ve got
Commitments and family
Looking up to you
Your life to live and writes to pen down
Yet, you chose to water a seed
In...
#kindness
#strength
#gratitude
#admiration
#respect
592 reads
19 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
6th Nov 2019 8:23pm
6th Nov 2019 8:23pm
I Want To Grow
Thirsty and hungry
Looking for where
The next meal
Comes from
To fill this heart
Malnourished
With nothing to feed on
Praying for rain
To water the ground
Of my heart
My seed to grow
Bread be made
To fill this hungry
Heart of mine
I want to grow it cry's out
I want to grow it daily yearns
I want to grow is its song
I want to grow an unending quest
Looking for where
The next meal
Comes from
To fill this heart
Malnourished
With nothing to feed on
Praying for rain
To water the ground
Of my heart
My seed to grow
Bread be made
To fill this hungry
Heart of mine
I want to grow it cry's out
I want to grow it daily yearns
I want to grow is its song
I want to grow an unending quest
#strength
#hope
#courage
#inspirational
#redemption
525 reads
9 Comments
STORY POEM
Published
28th Oct 2019 9:33pm
28th Oct 2019 9:33pm
Love Surreal
She shattered all i had in her
Another Man's arm was found
Yet I love her
Moans in passions throes I heard
All my love turned to naught
Still I love her
With eyes heavy for another
She said I mean nothing to her
Yet like a fool I love her
Family and friends advice
Let her go and get another
But daily
Her love grows within
Alas to my arms she comes crashing
When all she trusted left her
Drained and empty
Yet I love her
Nurturing and ministering to her
Wounds like battle...
Another Man's arm was found
Yet I love her
Moans in passions throes I heard
All my love turned to naught
Still I love her
With eyes heavy for another
She said I mean nothing to her
Yet like a fool I love her
Family and friends advice
Let her go and get another
But daily
Her love grows within
Alas to my arms she comes crashing
When all she trusted left her
Drained and empty
Yet I love her
Nurturing and ministering to her
Wounds like battle...
#faith
#rebirth
#spiritual
#redemption
#sacrifice
546 reads
3 Comments
NON-FICTION PROSE
Published
28th Oct 2019 4:31pm
28th Oct 2019 4:31pm
Mentor
It all started with a message
“can you mentor one more please?”
You not only said yes
But with open arms
Under your wings
Took in a total stranger
To groom, nurture and prune
Daily watering
This seed died not of thirst
Training the mind so
There won’t be death at your feet
A times, not convenient
For you’ve got
Commitments and family
Looking up to you
Your life to live and writes to pen down
Yet, you chose to water a seed
In another continent
Struggling to grow
This seed is...
“can you mentor one more please?”
You not only said yes
But with open arms
Under your wings
Took in a total stranger
To groom, nurture and prune
Daily watering
This seed died not of thirst
Training the mind so
There won’t be death at your feet
A times, not convenient
For you’ve got
Commitments and family
Looking up to you
Your life to live and writes to pen down
Yet, you chose to water a seed
In another continent
Struggling to grow
This seed is...
#birth
#birthday
#anniversary
861 reads
11 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
2nd Oct 2019 12:21pm
2nd Oct 2019 12:21pm
Generations
Tribute to My Nigeria, an Independent Nation since 1960 October 1
Near-sixty years ago
The earth gave birth to you
Our fathers scorned complacency
Seeing beyond then present mist
Carving of a humble nation
Generations yet unborn
Toil and sweat from fervent faces
Nourished tough Nigeria soil
Bringing life to pregnant seeds
Generations shall call blessed
Some will say ‘tis yet a dream
New generations dare to believe
That high above its flagpole
High above with pride
Wavers not the green-white-green ...
Near-sixty years ago
The earth gave birth to you
Our fathers scorned complacency
Seeing beyond then present mist
Carving of a humble nation
Generations yet unborn
Toil and sweat from fervent faces
Nourished tough Nigeria soil
Bringing life to pregnant seeds
Generations shall call blessed
Some will say ‘tis yet a dream
New generations dare to believe
That high above its flagpole
High above with pride
Wavers not the green-white-green ...
#hope
#courage
#inspirational
#memories
#heroic
788 reads
4 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
30th Jul 2019 3:49pm
30th Jul 2019 3:49pm
Hard Knocks
A thud is heard
The sound of life
Meeting earth face-down
Biting dust
Shaking up with new resolves
With the wind in its sail
The sound of life
Meeting earth face-down
Biting dust
Shaking up with new resolves
With the wind in its sail
#TruthOfLife
441 reads
4 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
2nd Jan 2019 12:10pm
2nd Jan 2019 12:10pm
Sade
Her voice draws out your soul
Her smile nails your soul eternal
She ain't out to take your shit
She takes it all just for me
Once bitten without pain yea twice did i fall for her
She's my guardian angel
And i the little lil pulse who keeps no calm daily.
Her smile nails your soul eternal
She ain't out to take your shit
She takes it all just for me
Once bitten without pain yea twice did i fall for her
She's my guardian angel
And i the little lil pulse who keeps no calm daily.
#girlfriend
460 reads
1 Comment
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
14th Aug 2018 11:04pm
14th Aug 2018 11:04pm
SO FARAWAY YET SO CLOSE
Looking in the mirror I see yet another line
Of hope and believe etched on her face
Trusting that it will be today since it never came yesterday
Not daunted by misery and sighs of those around but
Always looking on the other side of it
Its always been a miracle will come some how someday
Its coming and today will be the day
Yet another day is gone of the many long days
Another year slips by yet she is determined its so close
The horizon she looks at for hope and succor so far away
Hope that by the day seems undaunted ...
Of hope and believe etched on her face
Trusting that it will be today since it never came yesterday
Not daunted by misery and sighs of those around but
Always looking on the other side of it
Its always been a miracle will come some how someday
Its coming and today will be the day
Yet another day is gone of the many long days
Another year slips by yet she is determined its so close
The horizon she looks at for hope and succor so far away
Hope that by the day seems undaunted ...
#hope
#dreams
#faith
677 reads
7 Comments
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