‘Poetry as a tool for enhancing our world’
Nigerian poet Ogaga Eruteya earned professional training in biomedical science in addition to nurturing his passion for writing. He is a multidimensional Christian minister, writer, poet and essayist who seeks, with his writings, to inspire, motivate, and propagate life’s truths and realities, as well as represent a sincere Christian voice. His writing addresses health and medical science, youth development, nation building, personal development and other realities. He has published three books to date.
Ogaga’s poetry is gentle, accessible, and aims to connect with the spirit of his readers. The best way to explain his technique is to share some of his works.
On Sickbed
I stare at the ceiling
but I see the pallid sky
that’s far beyond
Voices around
are audible, but
it’s mere silence
to that within
My thoughts are with me
all, about me
and nothing of
the life outside, and
every other worry
and activity
like it used to be
when I’m not
on sickbed
Malaria
In our area
Somewhere in Nigeria
This thing called malaria
Struck our little Gloria
And ended her career
Just like in Somalia
In Asia
In South America
And every prone area
One thing is clear
We’re still in the rear
In finding a panacea
To what’s not rare
We should rise and stare
At it, without fear
Change the gear
And sanitize our air
Yes, if we bring our all to bear
In the fight, taking our share
And everyone is sincere
We’ll surely end its scare
And the whole world will hear
Quiet, rich in meaning and in connection to humanity, Ogaga’s words touch us gently and provide thoughts for aiding each other.
