Bidu Ibrahim : Writing

Tribute to my Grandmother

Tribute to my Grandmother

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


A unique name Bordering on the strange, I haven’t heard anyone else Sport the same For more than three or so decades I have roamed the earth. Pr..
I'll Keep on Knocking!

I'll Keep on Knocking!

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


I’ve lost count of the timesI’ve knocked atyour door.My fist has gone numb from the effortAnd my bones are now buddies with the cold.I&rsq..
Crossing the Road

Crossing the Road

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


I stand at the edge of the road Thinking, Where I stand is a bit warmIt’s close to home Though am quite bored. On the other side it seems green ..
I Want to Write You a Letter

I Want to Write You a Letter

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


I want to write you a letter There is so much I want to say And though I seem to find No words to express Whatever that is on my mind I..
On this Moonlit Night

On this Moonlit Night

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


If only on this moonlit nightI could have you by my sideAs I watch this sparkling water; Lay on your bosom my headListen to yo heart beatOccasionally ..
I Promise.

I Promise.

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


I want to tell you the truth But I don’t want to lose you. But this I feel I should Even if it will lead to my ruinBut I insist you should Befor..
HEAR THE CRY OF OUR COUNTY!

HEAR THE CRY OF OUR COUNTY!

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


I seem to have trouble writing, I have to hold my pen with both handsTo manage intelligible scribbles. As I pause to wipe my eyes every now and then ..
Fate

Fate

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


Fate, dear friend I’ll never fail to thank; Though it deals me a cruel hand at times This time it is a friend Brought you along to upset my wo..
Try!

Try!

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


You floated in Gracefully like an angelFace radiantYou took away my breathI fumbled and mumbledFor lack of what to sayYou seemed I swearTo have grown ..
I Chose This Road!

I Chose This Road!

A Poem by Bidu Ibrahim


Truly I will lie, Even if for a second I deny It is for the love of money and fame, this I try I must confess I love the two The way yo..