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My Grandfather the G.O.A.T by Mabogunje, literature

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My Grandfather the G.O.A.T

My Grandfather The Greatest of All Time I knew you were a big deal Long before I wrote this rhyme I knew you were a big deal Long before I saw the signs Of a man made legend Well ahead of the times I remember when I heard you Set yourself apart By telling me the Televi Was an idiot box for start- ers And I remember that I thought it was so true 90% of what we watch has no educational value And later on you won awards For this, that, and the other You never even puffed your chest Despite all you had discovered You never even asked for me To show you some respect You told me we were family And blessed my cheeks with pecks Then you wrote a book That told me all about your days It was for me an epiphany In many different ways First of all I got to know That your path was one you chose And becoming great was no mistake A man reapeth as he sows Yes, you were gifted But you still put in your best You went to school to learn the tools Now you’re better than the rest So dear

I've Fallen Behind Again by Mabogunje, literature

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I've Fallen Behind Again

I've fall behind again, Oh no! I want to catch up, but things are going slow. I set a goal for myself to achieve in 12 months But now I'm lagging behind, I believe by two months So yes I've fallen behind again, that's sure But this isn't the first time, it's happened before Back then I caught up, and I closed the gap Still with two months to cover this time I'm entrapped What can I do to make up for such a big lapse? How hard must I work to escape from this trap? Who can I ask to help me along? Am I stuck with this problem of righting a wrong? Questions abound. Of course, I'm concerned. To do what I must? Of course, I'm prepared. I've fallen behind again, this is true. But all that it means is I've got work to do!

The Lord Waits by Mabogunje, literature

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On Freedom by Mabogunje, literature

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On Freedom

I did not know freedom Until I knew boundaries Until I wanted to expand I could not feel confined So was I caged from the beginning? And if so does it matter? For if the boundaries had not existed, Would I have known what it meant to cross? For if freedom were the absence of boundaries Then I was trapped from the beginning But if I never would've tried to expand Then was I never confined? If I've never felt confined Have I never tried expansion? Or have I, contrarily, always exceeded boundaries? And if I've always felt confined Am I always expanding? Or am I, contrarily, being held back By the one Boundary?

Where is My Righteous Indignation? by Mabogunje, literature

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Where is My Righteous Indignation?

Where oh where is my righteous indignation? Where oh where has it gone? For my nation that bleeds Black blood for foreign thieves Where oh where has it gone? Where oh where is my righteous indignation? Where oh where has it gone? While bomb blasts resound Scattering death on the ground Where oh where has it gone? Where oh where is my righteous indignation? Where oh where has it gone? As our leaders serve self And our people serve wealth Where oh where has it gone? Where oh where is my righteous indignation? Where oh where has it gone? By the failures gone past I last saw it, aghast And now, it seems, I have none.

Hello From the Other Side by Mabogunje, literature

Progress? by Mabogunje, literature

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Progress?

So I wake up this morning And I think I ought to write The problem is I’m not so sure ’bout the direction of my life Things seem to be going well But that’s just what it is I don’t know whether time will tell Or that’s just what it is Am I happy? That’s the question There’s a bit of malcontent Most days go by too quickly To be caught, before they went Suddenly, I’m just straight cruising And it feels a bit unfair Cause I’ve done nothing to earn this role And yet, look at, I’m here

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My Grandfather the G.O.A.T by Mabogunje, literature

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My Grandfather the G.O.A.T

I've Fallen Behind Again by Mabogunje, literature

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I've Fallen Behind Again

The Lord Waits by Mabogunje, literature

On Freedom by Mabogunje, literature

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On Freedom

Where is My Righteous Indignation? by Mabogunje, literature

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Where is My Righteous Indignation?

Hello From the Other Side by Mabogunje, literature

Progress? by Mabogunje, literature

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Progress?

D Evaluation by Mabogunje, literature

Oh, Dear Lord by Mabogunje, literature

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Oh, Dear Lord

Oh Dear Lord, how could it be!? With outstretched hand, you reach for me Who am I, that you should bend Your precious hip, your hand extend For I know not how to stray from sin Although I try, I rarely win My flesh rebels, to drown in shame Yet you pardon, time and again Oh Dear Lord, how could it be!? With outstretched hand, you reach for me Who am I, that you should bend Your precious hip, your hand extend I bow in awe of your grace The glory of your holy face Doth shine on me, I cannot look And still you reach, through holy book Oh Dear Lord, how could it be!? With outstretched hand, you reach for me Who am I, that you should bend Your

He Gave Me Rest by Mabogunje, literature

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Problem Solvers by Mabogunje, literature

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Problem Solvers

"Time! More Time!" the teachers cry As six by ten seconds fly by "I started in the afternoon How did it get this late, so soon?" "Why!? Why!?" principals sigh As two in three students fall shy "I know we did, all that we could Why is it not being understood?" "How!? How!?" the district asks Can we solve for [tool] in [task]? "What can we use across the map That gets our grades up to the cap?" "Whoa! Whoa!" the gurus say Let's look at this a different way "A problem underlies these facts Let's analyze.. and do the math"

Dear Finch by Mabogunje, literature

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Dear Finch

I have waited quite a while To send these words to you Though in my mind, it always was A thing I ought to do. For once upon a time you filled My every night with wonder And even still I miss those nights Those dazzling nights of yonder Perhaps a cat so full of angst Had no business with the sky Perhaps a magic rainbow finch Must spread its wings and fly So fly, fly! To greater heights I know you couldn't remain I only ask that now and then You fly by me, again.

I Met Peace Once by Mabogunje, literature

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I Met Peace Once

I met peace once on an afternoon stroll "Walking too slowly" - my eyes said with a roll And with peace was contentment, who said I looked old The gray hairs on my head, were a sign he'd been told So I paused for a bit, to give a piece of my mind And happiness caught up - she'd been lagging behind "I would love to chat, but I have no time" I said in a rush, before in she could chime And off I went, well on my way Lest not another bugger, ruin my day I was here to lose weight, not to chat or to play And those three looked fit, they would lead me astray So I picked up my pace, till my muscles did burn But all that I got, was a cramp in retur

Sometimes... by Mabogunje, literature

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Sometimes...

Sometimes, a heart must be broken. Sometimes, harsh words must be spoken. Sometimes, from dreams we are woken To find life's not a-jokin'. Sometimes, our choices are bad. Sometimes, we lose what we had. Sometimes, while we are sad We forget how to be glad Yet sometimes, after we've fussed Sometimes, despite the cost Sometimes, even when lost We find solace and trust And sometimes, grey skies do turn blue Sometimes, we can start anew Sometimes, our dreams will come true Yes.. sometimes, even for you So when there are signs That you've come on hard times Hold these words in your minds Because sometimes... sometimes...

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deviantART was on TV + join the art challenge! by Heidi, journal

deviantART was on TV + join the art challenge!

Apr 2, 2014

A long time ago (about 24 hours), in a galaxy far, far away (down the road in Hollywood), comedian and television host Chris Hardwick introduced a segment on his late-night Comedy Central show — aptly titled midnight (https://www.deviantart.com/midnight) (get it?) — that got many of us at deviantART all aflutter. First of all, if you love the Internets and you haven't seen midnight (https://www.deviantart.com/midnight) yet, you're missing out on some serious lulz. A few nights a week, Hardwick invites some comedian pals on the show for some Geek-Centric Improv Comedy. Sort of like a British Quiz Show brought to you by Reddit. Or "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" with slightly less dancing, but an equal amount

Ten More Seconds by TeenageDirtbag96, literature

How to make a Bonsai Tree by Children-of-God, journal

How to make a Bonsai Tree

Mar 23, 2015

Hey guys! This is My Bonsai Tree. https://www.facebook.com/castingcrowns/photos/a.10152024910733793.1073741826.48842713792/10153241997598793/?type=1 Any kind of tree can be turned into a bonsai tree. Pinetree's, oak trees, maple trees. Anything. Want to know how? First you pick a small pot. You have to convince the tree their pot is as deep as it's root system is ever going to get it. And soon the tree will begin to believe it. Then you begin saying "no" to the tree. Every time it tries to grow you prune it. Every time it tries to stretch you stop it. You keep saying "no" to the tree until it is convinced that the pot is as big as it's w

Someday by Sirlogan997, literature

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Someday

I hate the weakness within me It brings out the worst, and destroys the person that I'm trying to be. I hate it when my actions hurt you That's why I get these urges, and try to hurt myself too. I'm trying to change and be a better man But no matter how far I come, one misstep puts me back where I began. No amount of apologizing can fix the damage that I do. And I understand if you feel like my promises will never be true. I fail, and lie and ruin it all No matter how hard I try, I always fall. But you prove time and time again that you are far more than I deserve Because this heart in my chest you still try to preserve. My foolish pains and

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The Road to Inner Peace by Mabogunje, literature

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The Road to Inner Peace

Along the road to inner peace I found a truth: I was amiss Lost in a sea of mental bliss I thought I knew... I knew not this. That to be weak is to be strong That we all need to feel we belong That hearts are made to be exposed And secrets must not stay untold For in this life, we will have fears And we might feel, that no one cares But if we hide our heartfelt tears Then when we cry... Well, no one hears.

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Artist // Hobbyist // Literature

Nov 12
Nigeria
Deviant for 13 years
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I am an author, a programmer, and a dabbler in digital art. I like to try my hand at everything. But mostly, I like to write. So take a good look around and see if there's anything you like! :D

Favourite TV Shows

One Piece, Hunter X Hunter, Kenichi, Naruto Shippuden, Ruruoni Kenshin, Gintama, Great Teacher Onizuka, Kimi ni Todoke, Elfen Leid...

Favourite Books

The Alchemist, The Duet, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, This Present Darkness, Piercing the Darkness, The DaVinci Code, Digital Fortress

Favourite Games

Final Fantasy (All), Dragon Age Origins, Soul Calibur !V, Mass Effect (All)

Favourite Gaming Platform

Playstation 3

Tools of the Trade

Artstudio & Phraseology (iPad), Gimp & Pages (Macbook Pro)

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Mabogunje

Feb 19, 2014

Blogging Like A Mad Hatter

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In the last month, I've started 2 blogs: each dedicated to one of my varied interests. I'm posting weekly, and hoping I can keep this up. So if any of you care to have a read, here they are: AnicionadoTo Nigeria, My Country

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Mabogunje

Jan 3, 2014

Devious Journal Entry

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Stolen from ~WoodpeckerDMW (https://www.deviantart.com/woodpeckerdmw) (I think I'm too old for this, but I'm sick & tired, can't sleep, and am tired of looking at my previous journal post) Outcast [] You don't have very many friends. [] Often times, teachers forget your name. [] You were always picked last for kickball. [x] You don't like to talk a lot. [x] You tend to avoid mass social activities. [] You don't participate in any extracurricular activities. [] All you wish for is to move away or get a fresh start. [] Your friends have blown you off before. [x] You sit alone in most of your classes. [] You have a feeling that once you leave high school or college

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Mabogunje

Nov 16, 2013

Work and Play

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So I started my new job towards the end of October, and right now I'm trying to reach a new balance between my writing and my coding - especially since I also have a stack of personal projects on both sides of the work-play seesaw, and they intertwine. So for starters i'm going to try and work on the personal projects at the confluence, to kind of knock out a bit on both sides. This means I will probably be writing less, but my dA profile will be improving. Things like the page design and gallery styles, which I've been meaning to do forever. My first attempt at this, has been to start setting up my dA portfolio! So please check it out, and