See me See me in the rising sun …as pleasant rays to bless your days Please look …look to see …see me II See me See me as the purest droplets of every rain Which falls as tool to cool the wool – …the wool of your anger Just look …look keenly …keenly to see […]
Author: amoafowaa
Just a simple Ghanaian trying to find the best in our society. I may be fun, I may be interesting, I may be funny, I may even be foolish or intelligent, but it is all based on the mood in which you find yourself. I believe our minds make us who we are. Know that, pain, no matter its 'unbearability', is transient. Unburden or delight yourself for a while in my writings please. And all corrections, advice and opinions are welcome. Know that you are the king, queen or royal on this blog. :)
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ƆSEADEƐYƆ (For Nana Akuffo Addo)
There have been many a blessing turned curses …in high seats here Gunning for our resources for self agrandizement Heckling our right wingers to close mouths in ear deception Aiding and abetting liars to cover their rots Never thinking of the poor in straits dire And by so doing leading wise hailers into regretful wailers […]
“News dey travel Trouble dey shovel Man must huzzle …but dem say we for sleep Wey kan sleep dey for the hungry? II When Iya Hunger no be stranger to you You know it can make person dog E fit force you to jump like mumu E fit force you to murder yua moda E […]
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AS YOU WANT IT
A woman is she who wears her crown …as she wants it A woman is she who uses her charm …as she wants it A woman is she who opens up and closes …as she wants it A woman is she who rules and cares …as she wants it So use all you’re given Live […]
Aso egya pɔn adane agya pɔn …de anibue mfeawa ahwe anyansafoɔ a wɔn adeda …anyane wɔn afiri gyimie mu anaa? Ei! …Obinim Obinim sɛɛ na obi nim o! b Ɔbɔfoɔ a ɔdane bɔmɔfoɔ de nnadaa aboɔ …ahyɛ nyame tuo mu de ɔgyeɛ …adane papa ɛɛhu n’akyidifoɔ aniwa akyi …de kum wɔn yieyɔ we wɔ pɛsɛmenkomenya […]
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THE FUN IN FEAR
Fine fellas fall flat on their faith Their forced fate flakes to fake their inflamed fumes Flaunting fanatics with fears of fiery flocks …unknown before a farm of wealth Ha to the haha! He to the he! II How many tubers are now buried in trousers? How many hands now keep to their fences of […]
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ON PRESIDENT’S ORDERS
Dear God, Beings hide in being Because a sickness has picked our body bricks …as home in its quest to destroy us Sparing few as carriers Pairing pain in others Forcing some prematurely to death’s home And caging the healthy in their homes Odomankomah …since the earth is one of your wombs Please come to […]
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THE FEE OF MY SILENCE
I’d rather you suffer in my silence …which shuts your door with doubts …and still opens your windows of hope Because I know you’ll split us into you and I …and put us in a ring of animosity …no matter the sound which walks the red carpet of my mouth So please read the pleas […]
High voltage …has destroyed many a gadget Too much rains …flood So stop and think before piling sensational information …on existing fears II We can understand your need to lie To help your God, to unbelievers shy But when your lie normalcy defies You’re no better than murderous flies III The world needs positivity …at […]
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THE SOLDIERS IN THIS WAR
A battle needs soldiers …soldiers to stand …to understand its tactics through the antics of its opponents …and fight for its win Corona is a battlefield …one whose soldiers hold no arms to kill …but arms of will with quills to heal II Hospitals are now battlefields Doctors and nurses …and janitors as soldiers Fighting […]
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THESE ARE THE CHURCHES
These are the churches …asking to be fed …while earth lies on its struggling bed II These are the churches …which promised to be sheds …when troubles wed in birthing deads See how they angrily roar …for dimes in these times III These are the churches …supposed to be fetching good gone wretches Aren’t they […]
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THE WORLD WILL HEAL
I know fear now lives in every head like a ruthless master Making a cough enough to bluff the security of safety Making a sneeze freeze hearts of comfort …shattering confidence in the healthy I know just the mere mention of the two out of the three syllabic word – …coro, …makes many scamper for […]
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WOES OF AKILAKPA
Akilakpa never regarded his Ghana …while he lived in its womb He dreamt of a land with a forever mild air conditioning …where sweat is nil For he had heard the grass is green in Ghana But in that land …the land ranges from greener to greenest II He couldn’t wait to shed his Ghanaian […]
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CORONA WONDERS
Corona has corrected many a curse …curing many a con in many a country Clever Corona! II It has shown real needs as to wants …of supposed developed nations – …toilet paper on top, food below, great minds! Correct Corona! III It has taken silence bragging …from dragging borgas Stopped many planes from flying the […]
There are beautiful souls in beautiful bodies There are beautiful spirits in awesome souls There are amazing thoughts in mighty heads But Akhil is a great spirit …in an awesome soul …modeling a beautiful body …with amazing thoughts in a mighty head Ib When I hear Akhil …I see pictures of great memories When I […]
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GIVE ME CUSTODY! GIVE ME CUSTODY!
You were raised a lazy god of the home – …your hands to never touch a diaper …your laps to never host a child …your ears to never stand a cry …your palms to never knead dough Yet you stand in front of a judge …after collapsing your home …to scream GIVE ME CUSTODY! GIVE […]
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A DATE TO REMEMBER
A beautiful pink rose in greeting …Ontario Art Gallery in salute Amazing walk to York Street …and more An incredible dish at Marché Cafe Crepe for delicious crepe eaten in walks …Right to Sky Dragon Where food displayed called fingers to touch …and lobsters waited to be chosen – …a little sad but with a […]
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CONFUSION ON FIRE
Desires on fire are required in these dire times …says some churches God is aboard this coroding through a virus deadly …says some churches Let’s wait until pastors depart from their godly parts …and congregation contract horrors through their cons …and birth their scorns II It is finally happening The piety clothes being ripped off […]
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TUMI ATWEDEƐ
Obi yɛ aburo ma akokɔ bi Obi nso yɛ akokɔba ma akroma bi Obi yɛ akura ma agyinamoa bi Obi nso yɛ akrantiɛ ma gyata bi Ewiase wɔ hɔ yi …ɛtesɛ ahoɔden atwedeɛ Wo wɔ tumi wɔ obi nkwa so …saa ara na obi nso wɔ tumi wɔ wo nkwa so b Enti mma wo […]
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BARRY HILLER
Barry is a talent exposure …and a maple lollipop Barry is Hill of knowledge ..a fine wine in winter in front of a fireplace Barry is a map of Toronto …a head with a compass Barry is a father …and a husband extraordinaire IIb Barry’s breakfast is the best …and his dinners sure lure a […]
Pairing pests Preaching people Prolific press Panting plays Who dares to dress a drastic …to turn humans into panic plastics? Corona! II Washing hands Wishing hounds Wasteful haves Wincing hosts Who dares to square an honour …by keeping hands in zipped pockets …squashing handshakes? Corona! III The higher ups are breaking Touring ministers are shaking […]
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HELPING HAND
There are many skies which shine …to bless without a heating hurt A Step – …honey A Vine of a Cent This 11th blessed with two beautiful amazing souls! II We made lemonades …over pizzas and drinks We made history …over love and laughter We formed a bond …of Sisterhood Worrying and caring over cold […]
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NIGGA ON KIPLING
Hey you Nigga on Kipling …your duku beneath your pointing hat …your long earing occasionally flying in your left ear …your Jean jacket with its many pockets …your long earpieces with your nameless phone Gives you no right to model a black skin …on a mad bad stage II You sing so loud …knowing the […]
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THE FIRE STATION
He says he has an active fire station …one where fire engines of pleasure are kept He says he has a vibrant fire station …one where vehicles of tickles are stored He says he has a yummy fire station …its working hoses posed to show doses of loses …of champions But the cantankerous Abena Freda […]
If there is any living being …who awes in many a treasure hunt …and miracles in many a strength Woman – …you’re that singular one II If there is any living being …who deserves many a praise …for a generational raise …even through a suppressional chase Woman – …you’re that singular one III If there […]
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THE ANESONS
I have felt many a warm bosoms …and blossomed in many a presence But your aura is alluring …your warmth is assuring …even in the face of a world scare II From Sue’s delicious sandwiches …to Ozzy’s soothing furs From the beauty and the swinging chairs …to the loving and reassuring arms The Anesons have […]
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MANEEZHAY’S SWAN
Around a table of seven souls …seven spirits with seven bodies Craft Beer Market’s belly hosts …awesomeness in utter beauty Laughter and happiness …friendships and love Life is living under the Maple lamp II An evening of knowing An evening of beauty An evening of culture …shaping our structure 7pm smiles chiming a 9pm stop […]
I know not many oldies …happy to be looked down upon as hustling …and glad to be called paupers For age calls for more care …after energies wane We all know the needs of a woman …traveling through her sixties II When her age travels through the sixties …she needs more care in thoughts fair […]
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SCARS AND STAMPS
Scars are solemn stamps Seen in simplicity Sure in shocks of battles our bodies have won So play not with their reminders Forget not their lessons See them as blessings of experiences worthy or unworthy II They who cherish their scars …live better in care They who hide not their scars Know the beauty of […]
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A CLAP FOR YOU
This is for every borla bird …who now flies an eagle Dodging stones of rejection …outwitting guns of oppression …outruning hurts of ridicules And shedding the smallness of being looked down upon …to reach the peak of respect This clap is for you II This is for every doormat …who now lives a house After […]
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IF I WERE A SPIRIT
If I were a spirit I’d work in a pound …or at least in a dollar And spend in a cedi II If I were a spirit …I’ll impact in a developing …and chill in a developed III If I were a spirit I’ll dance in my home …and meditate in diaspora IV Because balancing […]
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THE BEAUTIFUL DAY
Madam says it is a beautiful day A day with a wide wide way A day to have many a say A day where happiness deserves no delay I smile at this gay day …which imprisons my thoughts to satisfy Madam A gay day A gay day it is II I left my roof on […]
You’ve seen the spot …and is catching a lot …of strength …in your learning length And I’m awed! II You’ve bought a lot Of hurts right from your cot But I’m so glad for the many a dot …I’ve opened your eyes to see as hot …in connecting III And as you are this hooked […]
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ƆDƐNKYƐM ATOWERƐNKYƐM
Atowerɛnkyɛm ato ɔdɛnkyɛm …ama asuo atwa n’asuo …asaase atwe n’asɛn Ama ewiemu nkoaa n’akɔyɛ n’anidasoɔ Nso mmoanoma a wɔ wɔ ntaban nyinaa akyiran no …enti ɔbɛyɛdɛn atu akɔdan soro? II Asuo se ne honam nnyɛ hwitahwita …nso moanoma a wɔn de sen no de bebree gu asuo kokoso Asuo se n’anum wɔ se huhuuhu …n’ɛnso […]
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A TIME OF SILENCE
Eyes well shut Mind on ready …to go back to yesterday …walk back to today …and fly to and fro the future And I saw a great structure II A structure of growth …failure …wins …hardwork …love …support …opposition …hatred …conflict …Friction Which all have blessed me with many a diction III Why I cried […]
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CLIMACHAINS
If the sky’s sun …changes earth’s air …and warms our rivers Normalcy is our thought If sky rains …fill our rivers and seas …even to a point of drowning Normalcy is the thought But let the earth …punch the sky And see the hurts, it rains on us Let the earth, hit the sky And […]
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WORRYING WINDS
Where works will in woes …as wrecks wriggle in worst? What works well in wouldn’ts …as wickedness wrestles warmth in wrenching? Who writes what in whys …as wisdom wanes in words? Heaven hates in hustling hits Hurts heckle in horrid harms Calm is chaos Chaos is calm Tears turn triumphs …if only hearts can cry […]
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WEALTHY PAUPERS
If lions turn herbivores …to chew all the grasses of all herbivores A time will come …when all they’ll get are grasses …with no meat on bones Mr. and Mrs. Whom You Know Time is showing who has known whom …in many a plural Hehehe hahaha! A laugh from the wrong part of the stomach! […]
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TO YOUR HOME HEART
A pain after another…after another…after another?Know…each is a journey you had to travel throughTo your home heart IIFor some flowers face floors…taste feet in defeatAnd are passed from loving hands…to hateful onesBut their seeds may stumble on good soilAnd die to live to glorifyNothing dies to live like a heart…in multiplicitySo cope for hopeDon’t elope […]
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ODD VARIATION
There is one God …they say One God and one sky But I see this bright sky …even knowing a dark sky …somewhere Apparently, skies vary So do Gods also vary? II There are defeated suns …whose heat have been wrestled down by cold As the bold rains wear their spirits of snow …and transform […]
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MAPLE’S ABLE
As you Maples seek to be staple power for struggling nations Halt the fault in your cot …before it turns cult to salt your snow into unclean water …stinking to destroy you …in an outside projection II From all the guarding and intimidations …thorned on my skin before entry I thought you flawless …all your […]
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AMANƆNE FI
Amanɔni abrane fi te sɛ nnomaa a wɔn takra sesɛ …wɔn ano boaboa yɛ abusua abusua Nwura ne aprɔdeɛ wɔ wɔn kyɛfa Ntoa ne nwurɔba nwurɔba wɔ wɔn abusua Ɛna nkrataa nkrataa wɔ wɔn anoboa Wɔn ho hu nti …nsa biara nnyɛ mfomsoɔ Ngya wɔn nsansa …na mpo wɔn ato wɔn asawuram Wɔ Maple Asaase […]
When Sterre stirs your tea of lifeAnd adds hot hope to burn your coldAnd makes sure you’re better sold…by a brightening boldnessTo gift you a life experienceYou so surely best believe…she’ll succeed IIWhen Sterre scares your pessimism…with her smileAnd promises to spank it to run many a mileAnd kill it with an optimistic while…best believe […]
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AROUND LONG BREAKFAST TABLES
Around long breakfast tablesWhere connections are cables…calling to be brought to existenceFear, pride and shyness are the only scissorsCutting their birth between beingsJaws work in their own rhythmsThroats wait their swallowing turns…chew, swallow, chew, swallow IIHere, colour is just a painting…which every difference hostsHereClass can only come from the mouth of the crass…whose ass needs […]
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CHANGE ENABLED?
You sheaHaving met a weather to your fair…and acting queerKnow she whom you steer! IIYou sheaThinking I can, your stubbornness, bearTo, of you, steer clearYou’ll meet your heating fear IIIYou changing in a small advantageYou hardening in my cold cagingYou refusing to my finger callingActing boss to your masterIs the height I will never takeNo […]
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A BUSINESS OF CLASS
How love dragged…from bonding of hearts…to a business of classBeats meIt still beats me IISo money decides bedmates for havers…to some IIISo name selects…soul mates of others…to some IVSo qualifications yoke lovers to be…to some VAnd the laughable fact remains…complaints bridal walking on the red carpet of tongues of jealousyDisdain shooting from eyes of the […]
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MRS HILLIER’S AND HERBERT’S RIDE
All the time…the blue of the sky…shows after angry clouds fall to turn rain…which drains into gutters…washing the dirt of stressI so know this III walked from my fires of scrutinyInto the warm arms of Mrs Hillier…and an awesome hug from HerbertEven the sun smiled to welcome us,Mischael and I,With handshakes of its winning deceptionA […]
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TAKE ME TO A PLACE
Take me to a placeA place where sadness has no traceA place where sorrow knows not tomorrowA place where hurt memories die IITake me to a placeA place where tears fear no dearsA place where hearts bleed to healA place where pains gain sane rains IIITake me to a placeA place where all, all embraceA […]
If I could bring the sun to these shores I would form a fond …to build a bond …with this scary snow showering shivers …in my pores II If I could fetch some warmth to this place Wearing snow like an overzealous religious believer I’d build a love to think above the shivers …in my […]
Sɛsɛɛ kɔhwɛ Nnipa a wɔn adane nkura …eeguane adɔfoɔ adekyɛda te sɛ yarebɔne bi …de ntɔkwa ayɛ wɔn kwan Neɛ ekume koraa ne wɔn sereɛ …a wɔn de bɛ san wɔn akyi …akɔbɔ wɔn adɔfonom tɔdwɛ tɔdwɛ te sɛ anumnum dwei a wɔn tim etirease Haaagya! b Sɛsɛɛ kɔhwɛ Kɔhwɛ anibrɛ gya a asosɔ …te […]
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