THE FAIREST CREATURES BY EGURIASE S. M. OKAKA You came you dwelt among us The bold the beautiful the ugly The bad the good the wicked Yet you followed the good path 5 That leads to life everlasting. Yours was fairness to all you met Yours was kindness to all you met Your milk flows beyond limits Lucky were those who encounter it. 10 Your milk flows beyond limits Many drank thereof and were filled And became happy And smile with “Destiny”. Yours was peace to all 15 Your tidings were thus. A Mother of Nations The biblical Sarah Though you left us behind We are consoled by your legacies 20 This lingers on. We love you but The good Lord loves you most Rest is yours! ‘Mama Christiana Okwo’ 25 Adieu the virtuous! ...
