GOOD NIGHT UNCLE

His journey beyond
Kept many mouths in awe, 
It happened, all of a sudden, 
We all thought
He will live forever. 

He was a tortoise, 
Gifted in all divinations 
Paying homages
To many shrines. 

He beats his chest 
To the gimmicks of his gods, 
Many hearts cried, 
Sobing in tearful laughter. 

In Muoneke's family, 
Burial was like a yearly feast, 
Many preachers visited, 
To uproot all the deities, 
And set the captives free. 

From Akokwa to Obodoukwu 
Driving on his motorcycle, 
He suddenly fall down, 
Then stroke hugged him, 
Hospitals declined treatments, 
"Spiritual matters" they said. 

At an interval of three days 
The news of his demise 
Travelled like wildfire, 
Mouths cried and smiled, 
Ezenmuo will pour libation to the gods. 

Farewell Uncle, 
He will tell his tales to our ancestors, 
That we have seen shege under his nose, 
We have fought many battles, 
Chukwu Okike never sleeps nor slumbers. 

Time heals all wounds, 
From this deep scars, 
Forgiveness a heavenly order, 
In love and unity, 
We shall rebuild the broken walls, 
Good night uncle.