Poem of the week: CHILDREN OF A FADING SONG

27th April 2012

By Eru Kobe Godwin

Through scars we came

A lost Origin

In tears we reign

A tale with no beginning

In dreams we find solace

The darkness came with hope

Tributaries of pain

We ran from the beacon of worries

A House far from home

We knew not the presence of a Father

Like a pack of lost wolves we roam

For food, shelter and fire

Our journey is been etched on our skin

We may lose the fight

But in our quiet hearts we win

A dusty book, a broken Harp

Symphony from an empty hall

Like clothing’s we wrap

Oh! Sorry why linger so long

A Tourniquet for the children, of a fading song

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This article was first published on 27th April 2012 and updated on April 30th, 2012 at 11:51 am

Dami is the editor and business developer for www.connectnigeria.com. she is an On-Air Personality and also an Artist with a focus in sculpting and pottery.

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Michael

Hey kobe you did it again….i’m soooooo in love with the poetry. I like the metaphor and other elements used cool.

11th May 2012 9:37 am
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