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Dear Daughter
My daughter, do not let your pots and floors shine brighter than you
Dust if you must, sweep if you want but do take the time to kiss the love of your life and the delight of your heart
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 211 min read


My Godmother Cecilia
Like an exotic bird with very tangled feathers that just landed
She walked about swathed in clothing that was always a riot of colours
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 93 min read


Evolution vs Creation
How does this universe grow? Was it birthed by the big bang or was it a divine thought throughout?
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 92 min read


Virtual World
What universe is this, that beckons humans of late?
Where we exist, but as avatars
And our heart beats sound like streams of code?
This world where up is down and false is true
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 93 min read


Politics
In Congress halls, they joke and fight,
They strut and preen, and show their might
Their wealth on display like a peacock’s feathers
Just as vain but with time it too will wither
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 92 min read


Parent's Prayer
I ask my child, I beseech my child
To sit close to me and hear me well,
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 93 min read


Time
There is a strongman against whom none can stand
Made by God specially for the mortal band
Created to ensure that the strongest of us is faded
The loveliest of faces is jaded
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 92 min read


My Heart Song
Mr. God, I've got questions for you,
So many to ask, where do I start, it's true.
JJ Ontedhu
Jun 83 min read
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