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 Literature / Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2019 Opens For Submissions by larryfreedom(m): 9:57am On Jan 17, 2019 |
Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) is an initiative of Poets in Nigeria (PIN) aimed at stimulating literary creativity, promoting literary excellence and encouraging critical thinking among Nigerian undergraduates. Since inception in 2016 at the University of Ibadan, the prize has received over 1500 entries from students rep Reputed to be the foremost poetry prize for Nigerian students, the NSPP has been hosted by institutions such as University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017) and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu (2018). As host of the fourth edition of the prize, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa, will be the venue for the NSPP awards ceremony slated for mid-2019. Previous grand prize winners of the prize include Noah Oladele (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; 2016), Bakre Fadil Adedamola (University of Ibadan; 2017) and Godstime Tamunofiri Iberiyenari (Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa; 2018). Denja Abdullahi (President, Association of Nigerian Authors), Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo (Joint Winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature; 2007) and Ismail Bala (literary critic and lecturer, Bayero University, Kano) chaired the judging panel for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 editions of the prize respectively. The fourth edition of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) opens to submission between 15th January and 15th March, 2019. Interested Nigerian undergraduates are expected to submit a poem (30 lines maximum) on any theme of their choice before the deadline. Prizes Aside rewarding the prize winners (top three entrants) with a total cash prize of ₦300,000, the top 100 entrants will each receive a certificate of excellence and complimentary copy of the NSPP anthology which features their works. 1st Prize – ₦150,000 2nd Prize – ₦100,000 3rd Prize – ₦50,000 Eligibility • Open to all Nigerian undergraduates studying in Nigeria and the diaspora • Entrants must be from a recognized tertiary institution Submissions are to be made at https://nspp.poetsinnigeria.org.ng, with strict adherence to the instructions thereon. Submission Deadline: 15th March, 2019 |
| Education / Niger Delta University Hosts Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2019 by larryfreedom(m): 9:46am On Jan 17, 2019 |
Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) is an initiative of Poets in Nigeria (PIN) aimed at stimulating literary creativity, promoting literary excellence and encouraging critical thinking among Nigerian undergraduates. Since inception in 2016 at the University of Ibadan, the prize has received over 1500 entries from students representing over 100 tertiary institutions (including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, schools of nursing and seminary schools). Reputed to be the foremost poetry prize for Nigerian students, the NSPP has been hosted by institutions such as University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017) and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu (2018). As host of the fourth edition of the prize, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa, will be the venue for the NSPP awards ceremony slated for mid-2019. Previous grand prize winners of the prize include Noah Oladele (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; 2016), Bakre Fadil Adedamola (University of Ibadan; 2017) and Godstime Tamunofiri Iberiyenari (Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa; 2018). Denja Abdullahi (President, Association of Nigerian Authors), Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo (Joint Winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature; 2007) and Ismail Bala (literary critic and lecturer, Bayero University, Kano) chaired the judging panel for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 editions of the prize respectively. The fourth edition of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) opens to submission between 15th January and 15th March, 2019. Interested Nigerian undergraduates are expected to submit a poem (30 lines maximum)on any theme of their choice before the deadline. PRIZES Aside rewarding the prize winners (top three entrants) with a total cash prize of ₦300,000, the top 100 entrants will each receive a certificate of excellence and complimentary copy of the NSPP anthology which features their works. 1st Prize – ₦150,000 2nd Prize – ₦100,000 3rd Prize – ₦50,000 ELIGIBILITY • Open to all Nigerian undergraduates studying in Nigeria and the diaspora • Entrants must be from a recognized tertiary institution GUIDELINES • Submissions are to be made at https://nspp.poetsinnigeria.org.ng, with strict adherence to the instructions thereon. • Poems must be original intellectual property of the entrants. • An entrant is entitled to a single entry of 30 lines maximum. • There are no fixed themes. Entrants can write on any relevant theme. • Entries submitted must be previously unpublished. A submission discovered to have defaulted on this rule will be automatically voided (inclusive of winners). • Under no condition will the judges’ unanimous decisions be challenged. • All entrants are expected to purchase at least one of the three NSPP anthologies uploaded on the submission portal. • Entering for the contest gives PIN automatic right to make use of entries as deemed appropriate. • Entries must be written in English. Native terminologies must be translated in English as footnotes. • Entrants should subscribe to poetsinnigeria.org.ng for regular updates. For enquiries, contact the moderator – Phone: +2347034847164; Email: poetsinnigeria@gmail.com. Submission Deadline: 15th March, 2019
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| Literature / Apply For The N300,000 Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2019 by larryfreedom(m): 9:33am On Jan 17, 2019 |
Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) is an initiative of Poets in Nigeria (PIN) aimed at stimulating literary creativity, promoting literary excellence and encouraging critical thinking among Nigerian undergraduates. Since inception in 2016 at the University of Ibadan, the prize has received over 1500 entries from students representing over 100 tertiary institutions (including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, schools of nursing and seminary schools). Reputed to be the foremost poetry prize for Nigerian students, the NSPP has been hosted by institutions such as University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017) and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu (2018). As host of the fourth edition of the prize, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa, will be the venue for the NSPP awards ceremony slated for mid-2019. Previous grand prize winners of the prize include Noah Oladele (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; 2016), Bakre Fadil Adedamola (University of Ibadan; 2017) and Godstime Tamunofiri Iberiyenari (Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa; 2018). Denja Abdullahi (President, Association of Nigerian Authors), Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo (Joint Winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature; 2007) and Ismail Bala (literary critic and lecturer, Bayero University, Kano) chaired the judging panel for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 editions of the prize respectively. The fourth edition of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) opens to submission between 15th January and 15th March, 2019. Interested Nigerian undergraduates are expected to submit a poem (30 lines maximum) on any theme of their choice before the deadline. PRIZES Aside rewarding the prize winners (top three entrants) with a total cash prize of ₦300,000, the top 100 entrants will each receive a certificate of excellence and complimentary copy of the NSPP anthology which features their works. 1st Prize – ₦150,000 2nd Prize – ₦100,000 3rd Prize – ₦50,000 ELIGIBILITY • Open to all Nigerian undergraduates studying in Nigeria and the diaspora • Entrants must be from a recognized tertiary institution GUIDELINES • Submissions are to be made at https://nspp.poetsinnigeria.org.ng, with strict adherence to the instructions thereon. • Poems must be original intellectual property of the entrants. • An entrant is entitled to a single entry of 30 lines maximum. • There are no fixed themes. Entrants can write on any relevant theme. • Entries submitted must be previously unpublished. A submission discovered to have defaulted on this rule will be automatically voided (inclusive of winners). • All entrants are expected to purchase a minimum of one of the three NSPP anthologies uploaded on the submission portal. • Under no condition will the judges’ unanimous decisions be challenged. • Entering for the contest gives PIN automatic right to make use of entries as deemed appropriate. • Entries must be written in English. Native terminologies must be translated in English as footnotes. • Entrants should subscribe to poetsinnigeria.org.ng for regular updates. Submission Deadline: 15th March, 2019
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| Literature / Call for Entries: Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2018 by larryfreedom(m): 9:08am On Jan 17, 2018 |
INTRODUCTION Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) is an initiative of Poets in Nigeria (PIN) designed to stimulate creativity, promote literary excellence and broaden the concept of intellectualism among Nigerian undergraduates. Since inception in 2016 at the Students’ Union Building, University of Ibadan, the prize has received over 1000 entries from students drawn from over 100 tertiary institutions, cementing its place as the nation’s foremost poetry platform for students. The 3rd edition of the prize opens for submissions from 15th January to 28th February, 2018. Building on the success of the 2017 edition of the awards ceremony hosted by University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), winners of the 2018 edition will be awarded in May at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. Previous winners of the prize include Noah Oladele (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Chinelo Nwangwu (University of Ibadan) and Chisom Okafor (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) in 2016; Bakre Fadil Adedamola (University of Ibadan), Ajah Henry Ekene (University of Benin) and Bona Solomon (University of Ibadan) in 2017. Aside rewarding the top three entrants who also double as prize winners with a total cash prize of ₦300,000, the top 100 entrants will be featured in a globally distributed anthology. PRIZES 1st Prize – ₦150,000 2nd Prize – ₦100,000 3rd Prize – ₦50,000 The 2018 edition of the prize is sponsored by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. ELIGIBILITY Open to all Nigerian undergraduates studying in Nigeria and the diaspora. Entrants must be from a recognized tertiary institution. GUIDELINES • Submissions are to be made at https://nspp.poetsinnigeria.org.ng, with strict adherence to the instructions thereon. • Poems must be original, intellectual property of the entrants. • An entrant is entitled to a single entry of 30 lines maximum. • There are no fixed themes. • Entries submitted must be previously unpublished. A submission discovered to have defaulted on this rule will be automatically voided (inclusive of winners). • All entrants are expected to purchase either one or both editions of the anthology of the top 100 entries uploaded on the submission portal. • Under no condition will the judges’ decision be challenged. • Entering for the contest gives PIN automatic right to make use of entries as deemed appropriate. • Entries must be written in English. Native terminologies must be translated in English as footnotes. • Entrants should subscribe to poetsinnigeria.org.ng for regular updates. For enquiries, contact the moderator – Phone: +2347034847164; Email: poetsinnigeria@gmail.com. Submission Deadline: 28th February, 2018
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| Literature / Call For Submissions: Communicators League (CL) Creative Writing Contest by larryfreedom(m): 9:32am On May 23, 2017 |
Creativity is discovered in the limitless opening of a mind wrapped in the consciousness of excellence and societal good. Based on the foregoing, Communicators League (CL) invites writers from all parts of the world to participate in the maiden edition of its creative writing contest aimed at bridging the gap between arts and humanity. THEMES Poetry – Social Injustice Flash Fiction – Nostalgia (Good old days) REWARDS 1st Prize – ₦25,000 ($80) for each category 2nd Prize – ₦10,000 ($32) for each category 3rd Prize – Books worth ₦5,000 ($16) for each category Exceptional entries will be published in an electronic anthology available for free download on http://www.communicatorsleague.com. GUIDELINES Open to creative writers all over the world. An entrant should not submit more than a single entry for each category. Poetry – 30 lines, Flash Fiction – 300 words maximum. Works must be original works of the author and previously unpublished. Entries must align with the themes of the contest. Under no condition will the judges’ decisions be challenged. Forward your entries to CLWRITINGCONTEST@GMAIL.COM specifying the category (poetry or flash fiction) in the subject of the mail. Submissions (in the body of the mail) should be accompanied by entrant’s name, gender, location, brief biography, photograph and contact details (phone number and email address). Entrants should endeavor to subscribe to http://www.communicatorsleague.com for regular updates. For further enquiries, contact the moderator – 09091393713. Submission Deadline: 25th May, 2017. Announcer: Janet Olabisi Submissions Editor, CL
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| Literature / Re: Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2017 by larryfreedom(m): 3:46pm On Feb 18, 2017 |
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| Literature / Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2017 by larryfreedom(m): 9:34pm On Feb 17, 2017 |
Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) is an initiative of Poets in Nigeria (PIN) designed to stimulate creativity, promote literary excellence and broaden the concept of intellectualism among Nigerian undergraduates in Nigeria and the Diaspora. Unarguably the nation’s foremost poetry platform for students, the maiden edition of the prize was inaugurated in 2016 and received 320 entries from 64 tertiary institutions. The 2nd edition of the prize opens to submissions from 15th February 2017 to 15th April, 2017. Winners will be announced exactly a month thereafter. Aside rewarding top three entrants who also double as prize winners with a total cash prize of ₦200,000, the top 100 entrants will be published in a globally distributed eBook. PRIZE 1st Prize Winner – ₦100,000 2nd Prize Winner – ₦60,000 3rd Prize Winner – ₦40,000 NSPP now rewards the top three entrants with a cash prize of ₦200,000 as against the initial ₦180,000 shared by Noah Oladele (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State), Chinelo Nwangwu (University of Ibadan, Oyo State) and Chisom Okafor (University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State) – winners of the maiden edition. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES • Open to Nigerian undergraduates irrespective of location. • Entries submitted must be previously unpublished. A submission discovered to have defaulted on this rule will be automatically voided (inclusive of winners). • Poems must be original, intellectual property of the entrants. • There are no fixed themes. • An entrant is entitled to a single entry of limitless word count. • Under no condition will the judges’ decision be challenged. • Entering for the contest gives PIN automatic right to make use of entries as deemed appropriate. • Entries must be written in English. Native terminologies must be translated in English as footnotes. • Entrants should subscribe to www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng for regular updates. Submit here ---> http://nspp2017.tk/apply For enquiries, contact the moderator – 07034847164. Submission Deadline: 15th April, 2017 Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom Moderator, NSPP 2017
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| Literature / Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2016 – The Prize Winners by larryfreedom(m): 6:26pm On Jun 30, 2016 |
Poets in Nigeria (PIN) is delighted to announce the prize winners for the maiden edition of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize which was declared open to submissions on 15th January, 2016 at the University of Ibadan. Closing to submissions on 15th March, entries numbering 400 were received from students drawn from 64 tertiary institutions within and outside the country. Having announced the longlist and the shortlist within the month of June 2016, the top 3 entrants who also double as prize winners are as follows: • The Sun Will Rise Again – NOAH OLADELE, a 300L student of the department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University. • Beautiful Father, Loving Husband – CHINELO NWANGWU, a 500L student of the department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Ibadan. • Sundown in Port Harcourt – OKAFOR KINGSLEY CHISOM, a 400L student of the department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The Chair of the Judging Panel, Mallam Denja Abdullahi (President, Association of Nigerian Authors) while making available the final result said, “The entries reviewed from the 2016 PIN students’ poetry competition were of high quality, reflecting a refreshing diversity of themes and styles; so much so that one can conclude that poetry is gradually emerging from being considered by the multitude as a closet art to being regarded as a capable carrier of weighty messages encased in melody.” Note: The top 3 entrants will receive their cash prizes of ₦100,000, ₦50,000 and ₦30,000 respectively today 30th June, 2016 via their respective bank accounts. They will however be formally awarded at a Grand PIN Awards Ceremony scheduled for the later part of the year. We heartily congratulate the winners whilst appreciating all participants and supporters who made the contest worthwhile and successful in its inaugural year. Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom Moderator, NSPP 2016 www.poetsinnnigeria.org.ng
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| Literature / Nigerian Students Poetry Prize by larryfreedom(m): 8:25pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
Introduction Nigerian Students Poetry Prize, an initiative of Poets in Nigeria supported by Association of Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, is designed to stimulate creativity, promote excellence and broaden intellectualism among Nigerian Undergraduates. Billed to hold annually and hosted by different tertiary institutions across the 6 geo-political zones, its maiden edition will be hosted by the prestigious University of Ibadan’s Faculty of Arts. The poetry prize culminates in an Arts Festival (Nigerian Students Arts Festival) where various art forms including poetry performances, drama, and visual arts will be showcased and winners of the poetry contest awarded on 7th May, 2016. The award night will feature the staging of a play written by a student. As part of our plans to hone the literary crafts of the young and give them a voice, an anthology of 100 selected poems (of entries received) will be published. Prizes 1st Prize - ₦100,000 2nd Prize - ₦50,000 3rd Prize - ₦30,000 Submission Guidelines: Only undergraduate students of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are eligible to enter for the contest. There are no fixed themes for the contest. Participants are allowed to freely explore themes relevant to contemporary times. An entrant is entitled to a single entry of limitless word count. All entries must be original, intellectual property of the entrants. Submissions should be accompanied by brief biography comprising full name, level, department and faculty. Name of tertiary institution should also be distinctively mentioned alongside contact details (email address and phone number). All submissions should be forwarded to nspp2016@gmail.com and tagged ‘Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2016’. All entrants should subscribe to www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng for continuous updates. Submission Deadline: 15th March, 2016 Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom Moderator, NSPP 2016 07034847164
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| Literature / The Newness Of Life (A New Year Poem) by larryfreedom(m): 1:21pm On Jan 01, 2014 |
New is the year New are the wares New are the resolutions Likewise the aspirations New is the spirit Strange to retreat New is the vibrancy A force of potency. Life offers newness To wear out oldness Oldness that bores my heart Newness that gladdens my heart Be merry, new is the life It holds no place for strife. The desire for change Has no definite range Time to change ways Rays of hope Help you cope. A blissful and prosperous year to you all. ~ Written by: Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom (Excerpt From "My First Poetry Book"  1 Like
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| Poems For Review / Re: The Eagle Is Gone (A Tribute Poem to Nelson Mandela) by larryfreedom(m): 12:09pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Glad you were the first to do so...excitement all over you... |
| Poems For Review / The Eagle Is Gone (A Tribute Poem to Nelson Mandela) by larryfreedom(m): 12:18am On Dec 06, 2013 |
The streams fled backward The hills became valleys The cloud birthed sunrays. The sun rained and rained The lions crowed and crowed I smiled to cry. The sky opened its door A golden feet saw I at a glance Audaciously he trod with a rod in his hand Freedom pasted on his forehead Equality wore him as cloth Courage he had on as his sandals. A fist held he up Victory signified Madiba dignified. The eagle is gone to rest He has given humanity his best. In honour of my father- Nelson Mandela. ~Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom
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| Politics / Free Mandela From Condemnation And Bigotry by larryfreedom(m): 10:31pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
It aches my heart to read the comment of a fellow who accused Mandela of selling out his people by continuing the white agenda when he became the first black president of South Africa inorder to gain recognition,fame and acceptability.What a demeaning comment! Nelson Mandela acted as Moses for the South Africans and you can't accuse him for the black's woes thereafter.Moses helped free his people from the Egyptians but that does not mean he could be accused of the woes that befell the Israelites after being free from captivity.Freedom is the greatest gift one can offer another.Being jailed for 27 years so as to eradicate apartheid is enough to overshadow any flaws you might relate to Mandela. With freedom comes great responsibility...He fought for freedom because he believed man should have a mind of his own and also be allowed to freely pursue his cause."A man can free another from physical captivity but not mental captivity"...Madiba freed his people physically but mental freedom can only be gained internally. The condition of blacks in South Africa might not be pleasing,but never blame Madiba.He offered freedom,destroyed inequality,restored dignity and peace to the nation..What more do you want from him?...His life? You are about to have that.He is suffering today because of humanity,27 years in jail with hard labour is enough to deteriorate one's health. Mandela dehumanised inhumanity to humanise humanity.He fought against white dominance likewise black dominance.Honour him not defame him....If only you could spend a day in Jail for a brother,you will know what sacrifice is and adore those who have been slaughtered indirectly for others to live a "meaningful life" Don't you believe it is better to die free than to live in captivity.Don't you believe it is better to live poor than to be rich in captivity.Disagreeing with me makes me remember the Israelites who blamed God for bringing them out of captivity to suffer.... No matter how you defame my father(Nelson Mandela);you still cannot disassociate his name from FREEDOM. A costly price he paid A costly honour he earned. Written by: Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom
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| Literature / A Tribute to Chinua Achebe by a Nigerian by larryfreedom(m): 10:22pm On Mar 25, 2013 |
The Triumphant Fall of the Oak No soothsayer to predict the fall None expected it None prepared for it But it was a dignified fall And that prevented things From falling apart. A triumphant and glorious fall- It really was And at a time I thought all the pens in the nation Would stop writing Alas! I was wrong The fall of the oak Is not for the demise Of the shrubs Creativity needs not to boast I know a man Who had abundance of it; The truth need not to hide I know a man Who exposed its unclothedness. Tell justice to mourn There was a man Who defended it; If justice will not hearken Report to humanity To produce cover Since it cannot deny Not dining with the oak. The pens would not stop writing; The oaks would not stop growing; The sun rises and falls Other oaks would rise And injustice and oppression Would plead for mercy At the feet of the pen Whose edge is sharper Than the sharpest of swords. An oak has fallen Not all oaks A pen has disappeared But more pens will appear To give a revelation To the genesis. A poem written to honour the prolific writer,Chinua Achebe(The oak). Poem by:Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom You can connect with me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/kolade.olanrewaju[color=#006600][/color]
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| Literature / The Magical Love by larryfreedom(m): 5:57pm On Feb 14, 2013 |
In the darkest hours of the night my eyes shone brighter than the stars they lighted up the whole city even the blind had to shield their faces but the light still found a way through it pierced through their rigid hearts and replaced sorrow with happiness. A never ending smile was visible on my radiant face I leapt up hastily and shouted audibly the deaf heard me and an end came to their deafness. My actions were uncontrollable and inconceivable I was overwhelmed by an intoxicating feeling I was the centre of attraction to anything living and existing. "What could make an adult behave like a child?" The curious adults asked in disbelief "what is more intoxicating than wine?" The curious liquor sellers asked repeatedly "what is more precious than gold?" A curious miner asked passiontely "what is more innocent than a baby?" The sucklings asked themselves in their own language "what is more powerful than power?" power asked powerfully and at the same time displaying 'her' energetic muscles "what is more appreciated than thank you? Mr 'thank you' asked jealously. "LOVE," I simply answered them all even if pierced by millions of spears I wouldn't feel it my heart and body were dead to pain due to love At that moment,I was lost in my own world of ecstasy thinking of how I had finally won the heart of my adorable, cherished and priceless jewel. They were not satisfied with my response as they continued murmuring in disbelief but my actions which were provoked by love:had captured them all they were all soon found performing my outrageous actions "LOVE IS MAGICAL,"i said as I in turn also watched them in amazement and admiration. 1 Like
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| Literature / Re: The Unlimited Power Of Love by larryfreedom(m): 10:36am On Feb 14, 2013 |
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| Literature / The Unlimited Power Of Love by larryfreedom(m): 8:07pm On Feb 13, 2013 |
The Unlimited Power of Love "Love has no special cost,it only demands that your heart be free from hatred".Mark pondered over this realistic statement,but the more he tried to exercise it,the more unrealistic it became. His fidgeting fingers reflected his anxiety,the awful past kept intruding into the dim present.He moved towards the other part of the living room to welcome the cool air of the evening by opening the window.To his utmost amazement,he saw his mum making her way up throught the stairs;towards his door. He heard a resounding knock on his door,he tried to turn deafen his ear through negligence,but he couldn't.He opened the door forcefully and gazed directly at his mum's face.She looked dejected and awful. Her face sought for sympathy,empathy,love and forgiveness.She kneeled before his son and uttered the following words,"forgive me son,I have wronged you;let's bury the past" "you leave me with no choice,bury the past!you forsook me when I needed you the most- as a child.you abandoned me and treated me like trash and you now expect me not to be rash and vengeful.Leave my house honourably,"Mark said in a gentle but serious tone.She rose up from her knees and left the house without saying a word. Remembering the great sacrifice St.Valentine offered through love,made Mark uneasy.'Is forgiveness too expensive to be bought by love?' He thought.'does he really have the love in his heart?How can he access it? "Open your heart to receive it,"was the answer that came forth. He ran out of the house in search for his mum wildly,but his race was cut short,he saw a crowd gather round a body,he took a furtive glance and immediately saw the bloody body of his mum;she had been hit by a fast moving vehicle.He Kneeled beside his almost lifeless mother and held her hands dearly. "mum,am pleading that you forgive me of not forgiving,the healing power of love has restored sanity back to me.You are a treasure to behold through love.don't die now;"Mark said while the tears flowed freely like the flowing River Nile. "Son,the present you present to me through love has overshadowed the past full of flaws..It's great to be forgiven,greater to be cherished and greatest to be loved.Bye,son." Life left her body before Mark could give a response. Mark sat on the couch in his living room to mark the ten years his mother departed to the great beyond.Co-incidentally,it was a Feb. 14;valentine's day.Mark had created an imaginary presence of her mother and taken her to be his val. "Mum, you have taught me the greatest lesson of love.Forgiveness can not be acquired by wealth,but by love.And love is what eases the heavy burden of unforgiveness.As I celebrate this day of love with you,I am remembered of how unlimited the power of love is. He drank a toast to his mum.Two glass cups were actually present in his mind;that of love and the other contained possibilities. Love is the key that closes the door of hatred,bitterness,cruelty,unforgiveness,castigation,resentment,slander,violence and infidelity. Story by:Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom What do you think about this story? 1 Like
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| Literature / Evil Journalism by larryfreedom(m): 12:19pm On Jan 07, 2013 |
writers are born with the pen inorder for them to impact their world positively.It is disheartening to realise that the pen has now become a tool for evil through castigation,slandering and false information.The pen is not evil itself since it is only a reflection of the user. Now is the time for writers to retrace their steps inorder for them to implement the purpose for which they were created.Note:fame generated on falsehood only shows how feeble and untrue you are. To thine own self be true.Possessing a good heart makes you a good writer not potent deceit. writers are born with the pen inorder for them to impact their world positively.It is disheartening to realise that the pen has now become a tool for evil through castigation,slandering and false information.The pen is not evil itself since it is only a reflection of the user. Now is the time for writers to retrace their steps inorder for them to implement the purpose for which they were created.Note:fame generated on falsehood only shows how feeble and untrue you are. To thine own self be true.Possessing a good heart makes you a good writer not potent deceit. writers are born with the pen inorder for them to impact their world positively.It is disheartening to realise that the pen has now become a tool for evil through castigation,slandering and false information.The pen is not evil itself since it is only a reflection of the user. Now is the time for writers to retrace their steps inorder for them to implement the purpose for which they were created.Note:fame generated on falsehood only shows how feeble and untrue you are. To thine own self be true.Possessing a good heart makes you a good writer not potent deceit. |
| Nairaland / General / Re: The Newness Of Life by larryfreedom(m): 8:28pm On Jan 04, 2013 |
den u must be oliver twist_just jokin |
| Nairaland / General / The Newness Of Life by larryfreedom(m): 7:16pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
New is the year New are the hopes New are the resolutions New are the aspirations New is the spirit New is the vibrancy. Life offers newness Newness to wear out oldness Oldness that bores our heart Newness that gladdens our heart Be merry,new is the life Life in its bright colour. The desire for change Is the spirit behind the joy That marries the new year Time to change ways Time to change tactics Time to change outfits; Change within and without Is the real newness of life. New are the dreams New is the courage also But God never changes He is ever so faithful To allow our new changes Result in the desired result. Welcome to your year of unprecedented excellence Larryfreedom.
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| Literature / Re: The Beauty of Christ's Birth by larryfreedom(m): 6:45pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
you right,friend and thanks for your approval of the story. |
| Literature / The Beauty of Christ's Birth by larryfreedom(m): 8:46pm On Dec 30, 2012 |
I have written a Christmas story which you may be interested in: Life portrays hardship and pleasure that combine to make us who we are.Hardship was what was presently present in Mike's life.He had no formal education nor a skill to make a living,but he definitely had a creator known to him as the Almighty. Everyone believed nothing good could come out of Mike's existence.He was regarded as 'a failing failure';his parents never doubted this widely accepted opinion. Like a sheep who had no shepherd,he wandered out of his house on a cold Tuesday morning.He realised everywhere radiated jubilation and excitement.As he continued on his journey that had no destination and purpose,he picked up cans and other things that he regarded as friends.He communed with them as if they were human but he was disappointed to find no response from them. Suddenly,he had the scream of a man who seemed to be in trouble.Unaware to him,he was already in a bush.He walked towards the direction of the scream to quench his curiosity. To his amazement,there was a white man who was with a camera running away from a lion.Mike roared angrily at the lion and spoke words only him and the lion could understand.The lion stopped at once and walked back timidly into the bush;it had been denied it's morning meal. Mike helped the man get out of his panic by comforting and assuring him of his safety.The white man,who was a tourist was flabbergasted to see a man talk to animals. Mike never considered what he had as a gift,but as a medium through which he was able to express himself to the animals who constantly kept him company whenever he was lonely or felt rejected.He knew he had offended one of his friends in order to save a fellow man he couldn't call a friend;but he had no choice. The tourist,who was a professor of zoology at Oxford university decided to take Mike with him to the United States,sponsor his education inorder for him to be employed as an instructor and teacher of the newly discovered animal language. As Mike and his new friend walked back home,he heard a uniform noise from the church echoing "Merry Christmas".At that point,Mike discovered that day was the Christmas day. 'A day Jesus was born,a day his talent paid dividend,a day a no one became someone, a day the rejected became accepted and comforted.'Tears of joy and satisfaction rolled down freely from of his eyes."Christmas,a day Jesus was born to wipe away sorrowful tears in order for us to weep joyful tears,"Mike shouted this to the hearing of the white man who patted him on the back and muttered silently,"IT'S ALL OVER NOW." THE END I await your comments on this story.Thanks.[/color][color=#990000]
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