Title:'UNITY' /W.Col - Prayer Art by Rev.Bola A
'Unity Is Always Welcome Here'
In the beginning
We created 'Ibeji'.
And we said,
"Let there be Ibeji Poetry"
and there was Ibeji Poetry.
We saw that the
Ibeji Poetry was good,
Sent from above as
a gift for the healing of racism
And a happy racial harmony day.
Was it just an illusion?
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As with Ibeji,
Yet again
I found a split
Another split
There are too many splits
I have fallen to pieces.
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It's
One Ibeji for the Performer's pride
One Ibeji for the times we speak
One Ibeji gotta stay alive
One Ibeji.... I will survive
One Ibeji for the city streets
One Ibeji for the hip hop beats
One Ibeji oh I do believe
One Ibeji is all we need
Just One.
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Poetry by Rev.Bola A. (Ibeji Poet)
copyright: 21Jun12
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_'Black and Bleeding'
Heart naked I lay here
Black and bleeding,
Yet very blessed.
I am reluctant
But not pressed.
I greet you pleasantly.
Without guilt or blame
My terms I name.
Tumultuous is my truth
And not transitory,
I have been taught
To let the tide of tears
Be the speaker that bears
The true story, the real tale
For I am but female.
Almost ancient and ardent
Set apart neither to complain
Nor hide the pain
That I bare with Christ
Never repressed nor forgotten
And mellowed by human plight
My heart rises to a height
Consistent with my conscience.
Deep within my darkest silence
Is where my innocence resides.
I would love to be your 'cheer leader'
But would you let me in, or see me out?
Neither rumbled nor beguiled
I stand beside you, and behind you,
As sweet honey dropping dew.
Steady but not stagnant.
Steadfast and spontaneous
Will be my only response to you.
I am reverential as an angel
Tranquil, and all encompassing.
When alone and abroad,
I am uncovered and hailed
Yet at home, with you
I am hidden and veiled.
Why be so fear-filled?
Hear the voice crying out to be heard,
And screaming, to be honoured by you.
Does it seem so impossible?
Not here, from where I stand
So steadfast but spontaneous.
Never stagnant, ever ready
I would respond to you so steady
If you'd but let me.
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Poetry by Rev.Bola <Ibeji>
(copyright: 3Jan12 -ARR)
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