Adiew, Dear Mate Poem by segun Johnson Ozique

Adiew, Dear Mate

Rating: 5.0


Ogbonna Amadi, a storm landed FSAS Sokoto the hurricane;
A pinch fleet-footed boogie lad of uncommonly indulgence;
Announcing in triumphant trumpet, his name; Dusty Rhode.
Successfully initiated at the Federal School of Arts and Science,
He moved to greater heights; to ply his trade at Vanguard stable
Breaking ground with canal showstopper; the 'ShowTime' stream
This, is the Dusty I know: So the news; he passed on to glory was;
Calamitous: Cruel. Lesson to all who bicker, grudge and grumble;
Exposing life as deceitful dishonest; sweet, juicy now, then slayer;
Shows life, like a dust, happily sitting one minute, next wiped out.
And the sermon; each second spent here, God, must we give credit;
Him we must with gaze to the heavens; beg forgiveness, compassion.
But now, pray, that Dust's loving family left, be abundantly blessed;
And him, rest in peace, pray he be comforted at God's bosom forever.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 26 November 2019

Really a beautiful eulogy, well conceived and elegantly brought forth from the heart. An insightful work of art. Thanks for sharing, Johnson.

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Olauinka Oladele 18 May 2018

Amen. May he rest in peace

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Frank Adie 09 January 2018

A well captured elegy. A true piece of a man's mind.

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Ogee Chimezie 02 September 2012

I am so happy and touched to read so many nice things about you, Uncle Dusty. Good to know everyone agrees you were a gem. I know you are in a good place, in heaven, smiling down. You will never be forgotten x o x

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Ogee Chimezie 02 September 2012

Good piece. Uncle Dusty was truly an amazing character with a good heart. I will never forget him. x

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