You were the light of the world
Of my world, of our worlds
To all of us who were there
You showed the way to those near and afar
Some saw the light, some saw the way and some saw what you did not show
But we all saw
You opened the door to the world
Of things present and things to come
You wrote the page so that we, your children and friends,
the generations born and yet unborn could read
And follow the path to the next and many other doors
You were the light of my world
You lit my world, one candle at a time, brightening every corner with your glowing life
You showed the way that I should go, the way to a healthy and happy life
You showed the way that I should go, to grow, and glow
You are no more here and I feel lost, sometimes
In this dark, lightless, lifeless world
But you left many shining lights
You opened the book
You opened the door
You showed the way
I will find my way, one day at a time
You left lights, no darkness will prevail
A tribute to the four wise men. Innocent Chukwuma, Lucky Suanu Abaadam, Young Luke Lot, Pa Edwin Ekine.
Thanks for sharing these thoughtful verses. I have been meaning to contact you – long before Innocent’s passing – to explore some ideas on development and communication. Hopefully soon.