Still Living.

Still Living.

A Poem by Bonaventure Onuabuchi
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Written and dedicated to my little cousin, Late Master Emeka Enoch (Pastor Jnr), who died on the 30th of Dec., 2014.

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Still living?, yes, in our hearts.
But the mourn of your exit lives supreme.
The footpath of grief you left, it blossoms more.
Our tears stuck, joy trammelled ;
When the illuminating gloom lurked,
And the morning echo said,
..."Little Enoch is gone to sleep".

See you here, see you no more.
Body is vanity, soul is eternity.
Vanity bonds with our eyes,
Eternity illumines the inside.

As the grave feeds of the vanity,
We will mourn thee to eternity.
...Sleep well little Enoch...
Thou art awake in our hearts.
If that bed there delights to lie,
Tell we here who lie!
But, if by thorns it blessed,
When do we hope your safe return?





© 2015 Bonaventure Onuabuchi


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A great prayer type from the heart and a sad but wonderful tribute. Excellent....:)..............

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A sad poem for the death of little Enoch.
"...Sleep well little Enoch...
Thou art awake in our hearts.
If that bed there delights to lie,
Tell we here who lie!
But, if by thorns it blessed,
When do we hope your safe return? "
The above lines felt like a prayer. Thank you for sharing the powerful words and thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


Bonaventure Onuabuchi

9 Years Ago

Yeah, somehow a prayer; but fully like giving consolation the the deceased, sleep well.... Thou art .. read more
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

We must stay strong for the people who need us. Hard life for the most of us. I lost brothers to dru.. read more
I never heard the name little enoch used,but a great choice

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Bonaventure Onuabuchi

9 Years Ago

It's a Christian name, and I think it's common. Thanks for reading.
 wordman

9 Years Ago

you are welcome,i thought you was referring to mandella

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Added on January 4, 2015
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Bonaventure Onuabuchi
Bonaventure Onuabuchi

Ohaozara, Ebonyi, South East, Nigeria



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