The preacher once told a story Pretty much about our affairs so gory It’s the tale of a prodigal son But isn’t it also of the prodigality Of the father’s generosity? For which father would stand a son Poking him in the eyes While his sun still shines in the sky? Or, which man would… Continue reading PRODIGAL MERCY by Dominic Ayegba Okoliko
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THREE MICE AND A KITTEN by Theophilus Femi Alawonde
Three old spinster mice, thought they ought to be nice. They found a cold kitten, and they didn’t stop to reason. They took her to their hole, and Dorothy brought milk and rolls. The kitten soon felt fine, and she began to whine. Playful Pamela peeped in her crib, and poked her in the ribs.… Continue reading THREE MICE AND A KITTEN by Theophilus Femi Alawonde
THE ROAD TO PARADISE
When we stream to the sanctuary merely to pray our hearts out hoping for paradise beyond heaven bursts in laughter laugh laugh and laugh at us For, lo! The road to paradise is not in heaven not in anywhere far apart Nay! it is there in the heart of man The hearts of leaders who… Continue reading THE ROAD TO PARADISE
THE STORY (a parable) by Oku-ola Abiola Paul
Come hear the story Of the man who lived at the top most storey Of the tallest building In his surroundings. So he saw himself above all And needed no help at all From those who lived below, Because their sight was low And they can’t see Beyond their stand. But he had forgotten… Continue reading THE STORY (a parable) by Oku-ola Abiola Paul
THE MISTLETOE AND THE TREE (a parable of Life by John Eva)
The tree tells the mistletoe To suck her sap with ease And stop stretching his tent. The mistletoe sneers and snarls And many more tents he pitches. But does he know his life On this sapling depends? Just as my Big Brother, He does not remember the one He robbed to this height attain!… Continue reading THE MISTLETOE AND THE TREE (a parable of Life by John Eva)