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Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by buhak: 7:29pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
GREAT MAN RIP |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Shadowblaqq(m): 7:33pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Adieu big bros. Thank God he published there was a country before he died. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by sunee1: 7:48pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Why do death keep exchanging good with evil, why not does evil politicians rather... We really do love you, but God loves you most..... RIP. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Nobody: 8:03pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
killuminati: Chinua, the son of Achebe, Adieu mhen! Say hi to OsamaSome people can be so funny. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Ventrue: 8:13pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
A true son of the soil, a great man and son of Ibo land and Nigeria has left us to land of not return. Your account was very rich in heaven go with joy to behold the beautiful face of our God Lord Almighty forever. We were proud to have you while on earth God will be delightful to have with him over there. R I P TRUE GREAT SON OF THE LAND. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by GudLion(m): 8:24pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Nite is come Wirlwind is sweeping through Fear pounds the heart Tomorrow seems a miracle Pregnant silence echos a soft tune The ears hear only d heart pounds The eyes beholds only vain darkness Tomorrow seems a miracle The vultures are circling in vain Confusion, a luxury of yesterday Breath, a treasure slipping a way ... The iroko has fallen! Alas,tomorrow seems a miracle!!! 2 Likes |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by uchechrist(m): 8:27pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Ah what a trriable incint the ICON is off to remind the HERO NIGERIA PROBLEM IS YET TO FIXE!!!!!!! REST IN PEACE |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by padbor: 8:36pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
BIG UP to you Achebe. I was on as usual http://nigeria.gounna.com, social networking news nigeria on my iphone, I read the news. it has changed my day. Thank you for everything you've done for nigeria. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Vansnickers: 8:40pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
http://news.yahoo.com/grandfather-african-literature-chinua-achebe-dies-aged-82-120902420.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=feed Check out the Link, some of the Comments are truly disheartening. I don't have to be Igbo to love this man's work. He is an Icon, Hate it or Love it! A beacon of knowledge, Take it or leave it. 1 Like |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by killuminati(m): 8:43pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Vanneni: Some people can be so funny.how is my flows funny? Is Osama still living? |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Naijalastborn(m): 9:27pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
tejpot: You did well with the write. And thanks to the proof-readers.i really appreciate your comment |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Naijalastborn(m): 9:35pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
hayoakins: After reading the first stanza, I was overwhelmed and lost in praise of this great piece...best poems are usually those written giving life to the lifeless (personification).Thanks so much my Bro |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by layeancah1: 9:42pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Nyc poem. may his gentle soul rest in Pefect peace. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by segzytemi(m): 9:49pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Peace.... For the people who has gone...... R.I.P Sir Achebe...... May God favour ur death as ur living was favoured.... We will miss but ur hand work will always give us a slight hope. Peace...... |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Nobody: 9:51pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
killuminati: how is my flows funny? Is Osama still living?It's funny jire. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Popowaa: 10:28pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
The sun has frowned And the wind keeps Still and silent The clouds pregnant with water but refuses to pour it. Alas the news has been broken and hearts broken Women wail and clouds let out it rain to help mourn a legend. The man whose pen was his friend lives no more. The man wrote in provebs has travelled to the land of the silent. We call out your name and all we hear are wailings But who should mourn a legend who has accomplished all he needed to Rest in peace Baba Your ancestors rejoice in the land of the silent because you are now with them. To enlighten them with your works. So we celebrate you. You left a legacy and you will always be remembered. 1 Like |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by mcangelo(m): 11:10pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Eulogy for a mentor I felt the pain I bled in tears My ogles swollen For your demise My mentor and guru I felt this twinge For you are gone Voice of the unvoiced Bight of Biafra hero The land lost a precious son World acclaimed legend The sun has lost its shine The moon shortly swathed Why are you gone my mentor? Adieu my mentor Adieu a global legend Adieu Achebe The land will forever reminiscence they written by Micheal Uhio |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by mcangelo(m): 11:13pm On Mar 22, 2013 |
Eulogy for a mentor I felt the pain I bled in tears My ogles swollen For your demise My mentor and guru I felt this twinge For you are gone Voice of the unvoiced Bight of Biafra hero The land lost a precious son World acclaimed legend The sun has lost its shine The moon shortly swathed Why are you gone my mentor? Adieu my mentor Adieu a global legend Adieu Achebe The land will forever reminiscence they |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by redsun(m): 12:03am On Mar 23, 2013 |
He is not dead,he just transisted to a greater realm. Only ignobles like obj dies and extinghishes. |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Nobody: 12:24am On Mar 23, 2013 |
Things fall apart The centre cannot hold C.A departs The legend must be told With pen in hand And letters wrought in gold U shone the light Where darkness held abode Blessed be thy works Tested be thy words U depart To fall apart No more - R.I.P Chinua Achebe. Written by Godfrey Assenga |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by meforyou1(m): 12:26am On Mar 23, 2013 |
If not for ola rotimi and soyinka, I wouldn't have cared a hoot if fulani drove yoruba into the atlantic ocean |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Ivynwa(f): 2:09am On Mar 23, 2013 |
jcgodfrey: Things fall apart I like this much, Achebe's death has the prolific writers writing. Even in death he inspired pens to move on paper and bring words to life. #Only-a-great-man-inspires-and-achieves-in-death. 1 Like |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by biolabee(m): 2:24am On Mar 23, 2013 |
I Remember (in memoriam of a great legend)
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Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Ferdinandu(m): 5:12am On Mar 23, 2013 |
I can hear the sound of the big Drum It;s coming from the center of the Village square Everybody is rushing to the Square For the sound signifies that a great thing has happened That will shake the Village to the Core of it's root At the Square the Women are Weeping uncontrollable The infants are hugging their mother and joining in the wailing The old Men have their head bent and shaking The young Men are standing but all looked crest fallen Even the Dogs knew that something terrible has happened The Big mirror is broken The Iroko has fallen The village greatest Warrior is gone forever Things will never be the same again The village is wailing for her greatest son. Chinua Achebe You were a Warrior indeed Your greatest sword was your pen you fought fearlessly with your sword but I guess at some point in time the war has to come to an end for anybody We only have to tell to rest peacefully with the Lord |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Ferdinandu(m): 5:26am On Mar 23, 2013 |
I can hear the sound of the big Drum It's coming from the center of the Village square Everybody is rushing to the Square For the sound signifies that a great thing has happened That will shake the Village to the Core of it's root At the Square the Women are Weeping uncontrollable The infants are hugging their mother and joining in the wailing The old Men have their head bent and shaking The young Men are standing but all looked crest fallen Even the Dogs knew that something terrible has happened The Big mirror is broken The Iroko has fallen The village greatest Warrior is gone forever Things will never be the same again The village is wailing for her greatest son. Chinua Achebe You were a Warrior indeed Your greatest sword was your pen you fought fearlessly with your sword but I guess at some point in time the war has to come to an end for anybody We only have to tell you to rest peacefully with the Lord |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Ivynwa(f): 5:44am On Mar 23, 2013 |
AFRICA: Achebe's master shot. You lived among us. Walked on our sands Shared in our lives Rejoiced with us. Then You watched the red owl awake. Saw your people maltreated and Ikemba stood . Witnessed the boodshed and massacres, Felt the passion of the hatred that simmered in some hearts Cried at the sight of your maciated and starved siblings. Stared at genocide and anarchy unleashed on your land And You arose and swore that you must tell You told, You wrote Your chalks moved on boards, the young mounted up with wings You put pen to paper and the world went agog Ink was your sword Words were your paints Eternity was your canvass Aha! Africa came alive to the world. The earth buzzed like a market day As many joggled and haggled The picture of Africa they heard but have never seen They hang it on their walls, shake heads and marvel Africa seen through your eyes inspired them anew In awe they gazed from afar. Wincing and pondering on it's shades of dark Behold! The owl that migrated has found its way home again Omens of an oil bean pod (ukpaka) it brought Blown up carcases strewn on the land, Streams of Blood from the bigot's ablutions Yet the world watches again Today they said that you passed away I nodded but replied that you live forever As u go to rest in his bossom. May the love that you inspired in hearts Cause God to arise and fight for us Chinualuanyi Ogu, that is your name. 2 Likes |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Ivynwa(f): 5:50am On Mar 23, 2013 |
Wow, Wow The poems are coming in. Who said that Achebe died? He got born again. He just started a new life. I mean new lives. 2 Likes |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Gistwitherico(m): 6:19am On Mar 23, 2013 |
yuzedo: Your gbagaun-filled "poem" is more a disservice to his memory than anything, no offence.whats ur problem? If ur so good in constructive vocabulary and literature why have'nt we seen ur article on a pamphlet talk-less of a book. Dullbrain... |
Re: A Poem For Chinua Achebe's Death by Nobody: 7:37am On Mar 23, 2013 |
Ivynwa: Thanks @Ivy. Unfortunately I don't speak the Ibo language, I'd av chipped it in. But its all good; the man was a legend. |
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