Little cousin of mine

It’s been a while you left

Nonetheless not forgotten with the passage of time

Too young for that place of rest

But they always say God knows best

This burden of sorrow lies heavy on my chest

A mere child of months gone so soon, why didn’t you wait till the morrow

You became that one I never got to know



I remember your smile

That period you stayed with us awhile

In ignorance I avoided you like the plague

You were but only an old woman frail

You cautioned your son, my father against dealing with me in rage

Not till you left for the world beyond, did I let out my wail

Dear old granny

Would you return for just but one day?



Her red hair reminds one of a flower blossoming in the sunlight

Sadly she withered and lost the fight

We mourn her demise, death had no right!

To extinguish a budding light

Now I wish with fervor I had known her

Sadly out of reach now; gone far

Like us she had had dreams, a leader of tomorrow

Now a distant memory; the one I never got to know



While the rest of us yet continues this race

It doesn’t matter whether at a slow or fast pace

We are bound together in our common destiny

Should we therefore not strive for unity and harmony?

Our differences should not make us stand apart

I don’t want to be another stranger

Don’t wait till when I am dead and gone to mourn

So I don’t become that one you wish you had known



This poem is inspired by the sad death of a course mate Stepahaine Adinde who left too soon. It brings to mind the brevity of life and why we should appreciate the times we have with one another because not everybody would get a chance to say goodbye.

Dedicated to all those who have felt the pain of losing a loved one. Stay strong as we continue to say R.I.P to our beloveds departed.



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