Author: Emmanuel Gleekia

  • A Grandmother’s Memory

    A Grandmother’s Memory

    I carry you in songs unsung. I carry you in quiet ways. Looking back to the time we shared, I think those were the best of days. Curled up beside your wobbly legs; Listening as you tell those stories, But now that you are no longer here, I will forever cherish those memories. I carry…

  • Tears Of A Dying Man

    Tears Of A Dying Man

    When my eyes shut tight, And only silence my ears can hear, When darkness has engulfed my light, Sing me a song, but don’t shed any tears. When my body is active no more, Please, let me rest; For I’m gone for a reason, Only God knows the best. When you see me lying in…

  • Sleep Deep

    Sleep Deep

    Sleep deep, my darling, sleep, Till silence is the only word you hear. Sleep deep, beloved sleep. Don’t awake till you reach over there. Sleep deep, my darling, sleep, Till your eyes no longer witness, This pitiless earth, And all its vileness. Sleep deep, my child, sleep; Marvel not at the flowers over your grave,…

  • Why Does It Hurt?

    Why Does It Hurt?

    Why does it hurt so bad, Whenever a loved one dies? Is it because of the memories, Forged in those untold stories? Memories of the good bygone days, Visiting beaches and sharing kisses? Or times at the dining table, Munching food with smiles on faces? Why does it hurt so bad, When a loved one…

  • I Miss You

    I Miss You

    I miss you quietly, So quietly that I can’t think clearly. I miss your infantile smiles; I miss your gentle touch. I miss your charming eyes, And your coffee complexion, That glints like a torch. Oh! Radiant starlight, I miss being your companion. I miss you when I’m eating. I miss you when I’m Facebooking.…

  • Dial My Number

    Dial My Number

    If one day you’re feeling sad, Dial My number. I can’t say I will turn your sadness into laughter, But I can sit with you all day. If one day you’re crying, Dial my number. I can’t say I can stop your tears from flowing, But I can give you my shoulder to cry on.…

  • When You Hear

    When You Hear

    When you hear that I have gone, Don’t look for me too far away, For I’m nearer to you than before. Look for me in the laughter of the children. Look for me in the bleating, Of the grazing sheep at pasture. Oh, don’t look too far away; I’m nearer to you than yesterday! Look…

  • Take Care As You Fall In Love

    Take Care As You Fall In Love

    The trees have ears. The hills have eyes. The wind can speak. Just incline your ears and listen, You will hear that the beast tells lies. Lovebird, take note of the rain; And don’t forget the snow, But be careful of that lover, That you think you know. This was written by our contributing writer,…

  • Sing Our Song

    Sing Our Song

    Sing our song, For my sake, please. Now that I’m gone, You will forever be missed. Sing our song, Not the one we sang at the stream, But the one that made me cry, After you had that awful dream. Sing our song, When you sit under the moon. Take heart and be strong, Starlight,…

  • Reserve A Place For Me

    Reserve A Place For Me

    Reserve a place for me, For I know Christmas is coming. Whatever delicacies you will prepare, Please reserve my share, darling. Reserve a spot for me at our usual bar, Where we always visited, you and I, For I wanna drink with you, Even if it’s for just a little while. Reserve a space around…