“At times it is beneficial for us to renew our pledge to our sovereignty and allegiance to our country while disavowing schizoid polity.” CountryPatriotismPolitics QuotesAllegianceAfrican WritersIgbo AuthorsNigeria Writers Book:Tears Before Exaltation Source: Tears Before Exaltation
“It’s that time of the year when I yearn to reunite with my soul, that hapless wanderer. That part of me which resides in an exalted state in the ancient kingdom of Ojoto. A place where my beloved soul saunters unchecked, whispering my name in the quietness of the night, whistling same with the wind, and yelling it during thunderstorms. Since my prolonged absence, it mumbles and sobs for me, a titular truant.” Soul QuotesAfrican AuthorsNigerian AuthorsEmigrationIgbo AuthorsNigerian WritersCountry Of OriginAfrican Immigrants Author:Fidelis O. Mkparu
“When you're the only light in the dark, please shine. Remember, there will be no value to your inferior incandescence at sunrise” Leadership QuotesNigerian AuthorsAfrican WritersNigerian WritersExemplary LeaderMetaphorically SpeakingGifted Quotes Author:Fidelis O. Mkparu
“Never forget your home as you sojourn in foreign lands my son. We’ve waited for your return to our beautiful land where winds still whistle your name and wooden gongs pronounce you a worthy son of your ancestors daily. That soulful journey to our mystical river to cleanse your naked feet is in the journal of your life written by your forebears. As it’s written, the full moon will guide you through the narrow path to your destination. You'll arrive at a special place where your ancestors will witness your transformation into a Shaman, a spiritual healer you’re destined to become. On the appointed day, as your name travels throughout our land, choice palm wines will find worthy palates to celebrate your soulful return. As your ancestors had written in the book of promises about your return before the last moon of the year, African sun will massage your skin during the day and harmattan wind will fan you to sleep at night. Hurry back home my son.” African AuthorsNigerian AuthorsAfrican CultureAfrican WritersIgbo AuthorsNigerian Writers Book:Soulful Return Source: Soulful Return
“How long has it been since you and me? Hugs and kisses. Blankets and snuggles. Our sparks smoldering without a fireplace. Losing time is not losing you. It strengthens my yearning for you” Nigerian AuthorsSIgbo AuthorsAfrican Author Author:Fidelis O. Mkparu
“Morning shower cleans my body, but my mouth gets the first cleansing. Red silk tie accentuates a navy blue suit. Ready for a meeting at seven with ‘human sharks’. Red tie? Forget it, a shark knows a guppy in fancy clothes.” Trepidation Author:Fidelis O. Mkparu
“I am a fading phantasmagoria. Time has left me in partial glory.” LoveFriendshipSleepDreamsAgingOld AgeBuildings Author:Fidelis O. Mkparu