Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Oh, the day she left, a shadow fell
A mentor lost, a heart that has dwelt
In memories of times so swell
Now just a distant echo’s spell

The laughter we shared, the lessons learned
The guidance she provided, the paths she burned
The wisdom she imparted, the dreams that stirred
All gone, like a fleeting blur

The silence is deafening, the emptiness vast
The weight of her absence, the past
The loneliness creeps in, like a chill
And fills my heart with a sorrowful thrill

But still, I will hold on to the memories
The love and the lessons, the laughter and the tease
For though she is gone, her spirit lives on
In the heart of her mentee, forever strong

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

When I am gone, no longer here to stay,
The world will keep on spinning, night and day.
People’s reactions, they will ebb and flow,
As they mourn my passing, and the memories they know.

Some will weep and wail, with tears so bold,
Their grief a river, rolling like a gold.
Others may smile, and laugh with glee,
Remembering the good times, wild and free.

But I will not be there to see or hear,
Their joy or sorrow, their love or fear.
For when I am gone, I will be at peace,
In a place where love and pain release.

No more the burdens of this life I will bear,
No more the strife and struggle I will share.
I will be free, my spirit soaring high,
In a world where love and joy do not die.

Let them weep, mourn and cry,
For I am gone, and I will not deny.
But know that I am in a better place,
Where love and joy will forever embrace.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

When God is silent, the world is still,
A hush falls over the hearts that thrill.
The winds of change are quiet in their sway,
As if the heavens held their breath in awe.

The stars above, they twinkle bright,
Their light unchanged, though all is tight.
Their whispers echo through the night,
A gentle reminder of His sight.

The trees stand tall, their limbs outstretched,
Their leaves rustling soft, no words are spoken.
The flowers bloom, their colors bold,
Their beauty unmarred, their stories untold.

The creatures of the wild, they roam,
Their footsteps quiet on the loam.
Their cries and songs, they fade away,
As if in reverence for the day.

The moments pass, the hours slip by,
The silence deepens, the heavens high.
The world is still, the heart is calm,
In the silence of God’s peaceful balm.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

(Nigeria on my mind)

We may be petite
But we are still polite
We may be elite
But we will still unite
We are Youths with excellence
We are here to clear the sight and site
Of this Nation, and fly high like a kite

Today we will invite
Not the Sodomite
But the Amazonite
To visit this Dump site
Not as Hypocrite
But to ignite
Our success Satellite

Arise O Compatriots, let us recite
Our Anthem like a favourite
Let us rewrite
Nigeria’s History with great appetite
Let us make our change indefinite
Bad legacy, let us overwrite

I call on you to come to the change suite
Let our heart be pure like snow white
Let us build this Nation’s Website
Marching like heroes to our Campsite

We can, yes we can ignite
The fire to unite
One more time eradicate all evil termite
That our progress decided to spite
Laziness, let us smite
Diligence, let us reinvite
Gradually let us destroy the Parasite
Darkness and light are henceforth opposite
Take action! Speak out! Do not backbite

We are love, strength and faith composite
Arise, o compatriots with royalty, build with exquisite
Its time to rewrite
The history of Nigeria!!!

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi