Memo to my Child

I will nurse you my child
Like the ticks in my clock
I will brand you my child
Like the cheerful eagles in the skies

I will counsel you my child
With the rod of excellence
I will nourish you my child
With nutritious contents of righteousness

I will cherish you my child
Like the full moon at night
I will sanitise you my child
Like the sweet smelling morning roses

I will decorate you my child
With the rainbow in the sky
I will celebrate you my child
With the combination of lions and eagles

From: 
Adeola Ikuomola




ABOUT THE POET ~
Adeola Ikuomola is a Nigerian poet. Most of his poems have been published online and widely read newspapers. The Voice Of America aired some of his poems in Night line Africa.


Last updated July 14, 2015