AGBA KII WA LOJA

Agba kii wa loja ki ori omo titun wo.
(An elder cannot be in the market and the head of a baby bends)

Insightful words of wisdom from our fathers moulded the great ones.
Like oasis in a desert, they provided wisdom and beckoned on all to draw forth.

Such a pity;
That some remained headstrong and fell headlong.
Into the abyss of regrets, they fell.
Drowning in the quick sand and shouting for bystanders to draw them out.

Loving rebukes from our mamas shapened our character.
Like nails upon concrete surface, her koboko provided the hammer to drill in the essence of being good children.

Such a pity;
That some concrete surfaces were too hard and made sure that the nails became bent.
Such children who currently waste away in the land of 'play'.
Chasing the empty shadows of vanity and swinging on the swing sets of vain pride.

Food from the word of God nourishes the spirit of the wise.
Like a daily intake of honey, it sweetens without bringing any side effects to the body.

Such a pity;
That some people rejected the eternal meal in favour of earthly pleasures.
Now they lie down on sick beds.
Constipated from the wealth they amassed through gluttony and selfishness.
Totally exhausted from the self indulged orgies which they intended to 'get their groove back'.
Vomiting at intervals due to the excessive wine and booze which they took to 'feel alright' and 'turn up'
As they forgot that every high has its low and every Ying has its yang.

Teti si awon Agba tin nbe lode.
Pay attention to the elders who are outside.
Because the rain they can see from a sitting position cannot be seen by a child who climbs the peak of mount Everest.
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