Negativity (by Poet Dela)

Success 

Aim of a hustler 

Reward of dedication 

Merit of patience 

Just as flies revolve 

Around faeces 

Success also draws 

So many faces 

Accompanied by the 

Most powerful Monopoly 

Fake and weird smiles 

Come around to jolly 

They sip with a 

Bitter tongue 

Intoxicated by 

Finest Chunes 

Their bad conscience gets interactive 

Hate changes the taste of the wine 

Envy draws comparison 

Negativity is given birth to 

By: Poet Dela 

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HOGBETSOTSO ( Written by Poet Dela (Kasafraka) in honour of the history of the festival Hogbetsotso)

Togbe

Pride of the Anlo's

Custodian of a unique culture

Cherished by all

His wisdom emulated by all

The crown he wears, cherished by odds

His judgement respected and obeyed

His ways considered sacred

Tyrannical rule gave birth to betrayal

Dirty water was pured on the wall instead of the yard

Escaping became a motive

And subjects became scarce

Footsteps of ghosts became visible

Notsie was filled with silence

Anger became Agorkoli's companion

Freedom, the reward of the Anlo's

Unity of the Anlo's brought togetherness

Togetherness led to festivities

Festivities became remarkable with a dance

The dance mearnt for the hands.

By: Poet Dela

(Kasafraka)

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RED FLAGS

At the sound of the gunshot

Athletes get on their tracks

Aiming to finish on time

And be victorious

In life, the gunshot

Signifies growth

Tracks mean a tough beginning

And the finish line signifies success or failure

A quicker start doesn’t assure success

Remember, the last to finish

Could achieve a desired ending

It’s never too late

The hustle gets tougher

When success knocks on the door

It has always been so

But don’t be discouraged

Just turn on the radio

Listen to some good melodies

Music is food for the soul

Boost your confidence

Put in your best

Don’t forget you are in a contest

Play to win

Never settle for less

The sight of the flag

Shows how much time you have left

Do your best

Never follow the rest

Conformity is suicidal

It can kill your dreams

Strive for change

Being ignorant is never an excuse

Shape your future

Work and push harder

Pray without ceasing

Learn more

Don’t wait for help

Initiate the move yourself

Follow your dreams

And God will see you through

Just Believe!

BY: Poet Dela 

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