SING NOT FOR ME

Poem by Abiola Adedoyin

Sing not for me, petty posydon

For your songs are sad

And I love joyful songs

For I am happy

And I am blessed

To be here in the world

Sing not for me, pretty posydon

For your songs are sad

And I have no need for them

Tears are not for me

For see I am blessed

With sight

Sight pleasent to see

Look for me

God made the tree, flowers and birds

Trees to bloom and dance gayly in the winds

Flowers to brighten my days

Bride to sing melodiously at mourn.

Birds sing for me sweet songs

But let not posydon

Sing for me

For her songs are sad

And I have no need for them

For I am blessed to be in this world

– Olanle Abiola Adedoyin