By : Busy Brain
Behold, the gentle soul on the tour
to the world beyond
It's wrapped in a white gown
with a rope tied around
like a mad man in chains.
What has come over the hand
that failed to bade us the last farewell ?
What has come over the legs
that refused to maintain the stand on the feet ?
What has come over the ears
that harked not to moans and tears of the household ?
What has come over the eyes
that sees not the crowded street in the dark ?
Will the legs stand to walk
and park some properties along ?
Will the hands be placed on akimbo
To pose a smile before the camera once more ?
Alas! Not anymore on earth
for the eyes to see the sightseeing
Not any longer in the world
to hear the calls from the household
Alas, farewell to the world
For the soul is now on errand.
Here is my condolence piece
May the gentle souls rest in perfect peace.
(*RIP to our fallen heroes and martyrs who weren't proselytes)
OLABANJI ISSA USMAN (BUSYBRAIN) is a prolific writer from Kwara State who have written many articles published on newspapers and magazines. A Journalist-in-training and a Poet with a handful of poems that touches many aspects of human life. Olabanji is also a one-time Best Grammarian at the department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State (2014) with academic excellence. His pen name is tagged BUSY BRAIN. He is a novelist, playwright and a candid writer. He is the editor-in-chief for the Academic Global View Newspaper. He is likewise a Public Relations Practitioner.
