Orisun (Origin) Poem by Julius Odunusi
Orisun (Origin)
Orisun
Monday, April 18,2011 - 10: 51PM
I wish
I could boast
Of my children
How they jostle
And wrestle
To smother
Each one, another
All around the humble earth
Of my modern hut
If I could only dare
Be the father but,
I would count not
Even one amongst all
Dear than my forebears
For ‘twas they that
Bore
I and brood.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
A proverb amongst the Yoruba people of Nigeria says 'a river that forgets its origin shall dry up'. This work is in acknowledgement of my origins.
READ THIS POEM IN OTHER LANGUAGES
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Poems By Julius Odunusi
Best Poems
Best Member Poems
Best Classical Poems
New Poems
New Poets
Best Member Poets
Best Classical Poets
Explore Poems
Explore Poets
Poem Of The Day
Love Poems
Baby Poems
Death Poems
Sad Poems
Birthday Poems
Wedding Poems
Nature Poems
Sorry Poems
Hero Poems
Poetry E-Books
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
4/24/2024 8:20:02 PM # 1.0.0.1119
