The Greatest

Often times, the world gets to see outstanding sportsmen and women,

The Usain Bolts, Michael Jordans, Florence Griffith-Joyners,

I’m a football man myself but i have always been fascinated by Mohammed Ali,

He talked a good game and was always ready and able to back it up with;

Talent, Hard work and Dedication,

I talk a lot and have often been told its a bad thing,

Ali talked a fair game and a whole lot,

Watching him has got me thinking that maybe talking too much isn’t such a bad thing,

“Move like a butterfly, Sting like a bee”;

“I am the greatest, I said it before I knew I was”;

He’s got me thinking I could be the greatest too, What a guy!

I’m inspired by his showmanship and wit, humility and humor,

but the greatest inspiration of all was his answer when asked;

“What about your Parkinson’s? Was it caused by too many blows to the head?”

Calm as ever with his wit about him, he replied;

“God did this to remind me that He is number one”

And now I know that for all my gifts and talents, hard work and dedication,

If I do not acknowledge God and trust in Him to direct my path,

All I’m doing will be in futility.

I believe in a God who has given me talents and as such, much is expected,

There will be ups and downs in Life.

Remember Ali’s words,

“God did this to remind me that He is number one”

These words touched me most of all because,

He – My Saviour – is THE GREATEST!

Proverbs 3:5-6

Friendship

Friendship is the glue that holds us together,

The word ‘Friend’ is one of the most overused words in our vocabulary,

What is the true meaning of friendship? A buddy to hang with?

Friends hurt us, People become old friends, and we always blame them for that.

My thoughts progress, have we ever stopped to think that maybe the true definition of a friend is;

Someone who I will share in their joy and pain, look out for and hang with,

Have on my mind at least on occasion and never let go of that person.

Friendship should start with each and every one of us.

I have numerous friends but none have left a greater mark that these three,

They taught me how to be a friend and even though I sometimes lose sight of that, I’ll always be a friend.

We never actually remember the exact day we meet people but fate has a way sometimes,

It was a cold wet day in October 2006, the 4th to be precise

Sitting at the back of a class trying my best to be noticed by the ladies around us (Peter and I),

A girl turns round and says “We are trying to pay attention, you should too” Hmmm I think, studious girl we shall see,

Soon enough our collective ‘charm’ wins and she’s replying, her friend turns round and has the cutest smile ever,

We get round to introductions, Class over!

You see, I met numerous others that night but destiny is destiny,

Its a dull Friday in October, 13th which should have ominous undertones but fate has its way,

Strolling into cafeteria (no ambition like Papa says), I see my friends from the other night and I make Seun go over with me,

A 3rd girl is seated at the table, we spend hours talking and decide to go to Cafe 2( I already said I had no ambition o),

We never got there as some dude fell into a gutter, 2 ran away, 1 stayed (my heart lol!) and Seun laughed his guts out.

A bond was formed and the rest is history.

Life has dealt each of us our share of blows and we have had ups and downs,

Over the years our lives have taken on different directions,

But because you taught me to be a friend, I will never let go,

That bond that binds us will never be broken in my heart.

I will always be there when you need me,

Its because you 3 showed me the value of friendship that I write this,

To all those who call me friend, you can find me when you need me,

And so I dedicate this to the 3 who will always be in my heart,

Ifueko, Bunmi and Faith,

Love Always.