 By Gimbiya Galadima permit me to say these words even if my mouth chooses betrayal and my lips quiver on days when tears fill my eyes when joy fills my heart strength is mine to claim at any time or place when all is well
and if things go wrong I am strong capable of understanding my emotions running without being held down with feelings like a lorry full of cows able to cry, then believe all will be fine able to laugh at myself and with others my strength comes from a soft place the ability to not just say, “I am fine” to stay true to my emotions and not lie.
11 Comments
OKEREKE FAVOUR
3/6/2021 10:25:28 am
Thank you so much Gimbiya Galadima. These words of encouragement are so needed in our world today where both young and old walk the streets with fear in their mouths and hearts, unsure of where the next bullet will spring out from. I AM STRONG!
Chinedu Otobo
4/6/2021 09:47:25 am
The writer leaves us with no imagination but great understanding that in reality when faced with hurdles of life we are not deterred because hurdles don't define us.
Emmanuel Success
12/6/2021 05:01:45 am
Gimbiya Galadima, I must say, this is telepathic. As humans, we must learn how to be open to bad times as we are to good times. Facing every situation bravely and unwavering. Indeed, to be able to live through ups and downs without staying down is great strength. And we all need such strength in Nigeria.
Offor Emmanuel
12/6/2021 05:13:36 am
The writer simply chose to embrace strength, even in the midst of uncertainties and extremes. The diction is simple, straight, void of deep emotions (as against what it should be), which is what he/she should work on.
Sunday Akinrelere
12/6/2021 08:32:18 am
This is indeed therapeutic. Let the weak say, "I am strong." If we can all imbibe this spirit, there will be reduction of suicides in our society.
Khadeejat Musa
13/6/2021 10:08:54 pm
I have to admit. The choice of words are next to non. I could literally feel unified with the write up. The art and style is magnanimous. Greatly woven.
Temilade Fafure
14/6/2021 09:40:59 am
This piece depicts inner strength and resilience that can never be shaken despite tough outward situations. 🙂
Iyabode Agbesusi Obafemi
15/6/2021 07:56:08 am
The poem is well written. It teaches me that strength is drawn when a person understand himself or herself inwardly and keeps on hoping that things will get better and better. Thanks
Similoluwa
16/6/2021 05:17:00 am
Bravo...what a wonderful poem
Fortune Fux
17/6/2021 05:18:26 am
The depth of every single words is enriching in emotions. Finding inner strength is a daily struggle and the poem depicts in it own way how to go about it. Leave a Reply. |
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