Odats Poetry

In respect to one of the most Legendary and recognized works of literature in Africa and globally, 'Things Fall Apart', Chinua Achebe (born 1930) is one of the foremost Nigerian novelists and literature icon. His works are usually directed towards the African audience, but the influence has over the years gained a distinct level of universal acceptance. Achebe in 1967   Things Fall Apart Book Cover Achebe composed his first novel, 'Things Fall Apart' While working for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in 1959. Achebe’s novel introduced serious social and psychological analysis into Nigerian literature; he has been an inspiration to literature and the art of writing.  Odatspoetry Icon Tagged No.1

This is something I've done for 20 years I've always entered my New year in Church, It's fun, uplifting and inspiring. You get to feel a new beginning in your life, with the opportunity of a fresh start. If you come, you will not regret it...

"Honestly, I am not the Holiest; neither am I rebellious, I can say I'm in-between but is that really good enough? Sometimes I pray and sometimes I partay lol, I guess my prayers will compensate for my wasted Fridays… and later forgive me for the prospects of further days…... right? Well I'm guessing… Don't get me wrong, I'm not a bad person; I go to church on Sundays and try paying my tithes… Hum... It's 10% of your income right? Yea I think I only give like 5… Who cares! only I know what’s inside... but ay! I still gave something… That's sowing a seed… and don't think I'm smoking weed… C'mon that's too far I'm not into that stuff, It can really mess you up... (not that I know of.. I was actually told of...) Ok let’s get serious… I'm not being Hilarious...  You see, God is the reason for these spoken words, my life hasn't been something to write about... Sometimes I feel as though God doesn’t hear my prayers up there, mayb