3 October 2024
Today is National Poetry Day so we thought you would enjoy reading a poem written by Dr. T.M. Ako, one of many of FAN's very talented Poets!
Friends and Neighbours
In our trials and tribulations
We find warmth in FAN
There is peace in association
When friends and neighbours meet
We refuse to let our loneliness and frustrations encompass us
We share ideas and thoughts
As we are at peace with each other
We share a little about our week and day
And everyone’s voice is heard
We make friends by chatting and staying in touch
We also listen to others
For in their struggles, their dreams and read
Everyone has a story, even a sad one has a message
We practice English or just listen to others
For even in our silence, our thoughts are read.
We are as different as our shades.
And we do not compare ourselves with others
For our struggles are as perennial as our lives.
We give the best of ourselves as we dine together
We don’t limit ourselves even when we fail.
We discuss on chosen topics in our chosen language.
All our babbling boils down to speaking English effectively
We are all full of talents and cautious of all we do
As we bring the hero in us to the forefront
We listen to the voice of reason and tap from the springs of knowledge
Despite our diversed tongues.
Every day is a new challenge
As we strive for the best in our endeavours
We refuse to let the confines of life haunt us
Every new day opens a new page in life.
Dr. T.M. Ako
05/09/2022