Sleep, My Sister
By Bassey Yellow-Duke.
I wish you sweet sleep, my sister dear.
Although there’s so much that you’ve left bare
I hate that you had to endure such pain
On my mind, your saddened eyes have left a stain.
I want to know what crossed your mind
Unspoken words you’ve left behind
Undone things we’ll never do
No sharing thoughts you never knew.
A peace has fallen upon your head
A taste of sorrow we have been fed
It really is like a hole in our lives
One swiftly dug but carved out by knives.
But I have hope that those sleeping will rise
The Bible says that God will open their eyes.
No suffering, sickness, yes not even pain,
Those who did good, eternal life they’ll gain.
So… sleep on my sister, sleep tight
For now with you the sky is night.
But after night will come daybreak
Therefore I will wait hoping to see you awake.

TRIBUTE TO A LOVING SISTER WHO WILL BE GREATLY MISSED

Never thought I would be writing a tribute to my beloved sister at this time. Saw so many years ahead of us until that faithful day when the news of your passing was relayed to us. It was painful and it hurt so much because you still had loads of amazing years ahead of you. It is hard but we daily pray to God for the courage to continue this life’s journey without you.
 
Sister Kems (as we always called her) was a bold and vivacious person. She was outspoken, never failed to express her feelings no matter the circumstance. She never failed to be noticed wherever she went because she was always ready to do her part in every circumstance. She was very active, never one to laze around. If something had to be done she was willing and ready to go for it.
 
She was a selfless person. She made the sacrifice to always take that regular journey from Calabar to Jos just to look after our mum and keep her company. Even when the Jos weather was not friendly, she never relented in making that journey and staying that length of time. We can never repay her but we can still say thank you to her even though she is not here with us today. Your labour of love was always appreciated and even in your passing it is still appreciated. This vacuum is so clear now and it will be difficult for anyone to walk in your shoes.
 
Anyone who knew you like we did knows how fun loving you were. You enjoyed life to the fullest. Having you around was so much fun because you lighted up every place you went to. Our master chef! The best cook in the world. I don’t recall anything you couldn’t cook. You loved cooking and entertaining. You never shied away from any cooking responsibility because cooking was second nature to you. It hurts knowing that we will never enjoy those moments with you again but we will never forget. I’m honoured that Sister Kems was my sister and I will look back on our time together with fond memories.
 
Sometimes we are blindsided by life but we can only take comfort in the fact that God knows the beginning from the end and he alone determines when the time is right. Sister Kems, you will be greatly missed and you will live in our hearts till we meet to part no more. Rest on in the bosom of the Lord.

Nsa

MY MUM

   Where did it go?
 My mother once asked
 As the clock tick-tocked
   And her life flew past
  In race against time
 She led for most of the way
  But the track was endless
     Unlike her last day

      So polish the stars
      And fire up the sun
   And put out some slippers
      To welcome my mum
       Find a new galaxy
      And light up her name
 Because life on planet Earth
     Just won't be the same

Heart of a man is evil. Aunty u were a mother and a friend.tears can never bring u back to life.But i pray u rest in d bossom of almighty God.Adieu aunty.Adieu my wine partner.Miss u so much

Forever you will be missed.....It hurts knowing this is real....Rest well Aunt Kemaboh, You will always be remembered....We love you.

""You are loved, you are missed, you are remembered""

My dearest baby Sister
How can I find words to say to tell of how I miss you throughout every single day?
Of all the many blessings however great or small, to have had you for a sister was the greatest one of all. The family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same. I miss our little chats – the way you’d listen to me moan and how you’d always cheer me up whenever you would phone.
A light from my life has gone, a voice I loved is still. I wish that God could have spared you if just for a few more years, your vacant place no one can fill.
So rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you’ve done.
I miss you, dearest sister and you know I always will.
Omasa

A TRIBUTE TO A BELOVED AND CHERISHED WIFE.
MY AGY, MY ROLE MODEL, MY CONFIDANT, MY BEST FRIEND.
MY HEART BEATS FOR ALL THAT I FEEL FOR YOU, WHAT YOU WERE AND MEAN TO ME. KEMABOH, YOU ARE NO LONGER HERE WITH ME TODAY, BUT YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN MY HEART.
WORDS CANNOT BRING YOU BACK TO ME, IT PLEASED THE LORD TO TAKE YOU HOME BECAUSE THIS WORLD IS NOT YOUR HOME. MY HEART WAS BROKEN INTO MILLION PIECES WHEN YOUR SENIOR SISTER CALLED AT ABOUT 11.30PM THAT FAITHFUL DAY THAT MY KEMABOH WAS IN THE MOGUE IN FAR AWAY JOS. SLEEP DISAPPEARED FROM ME THAT MOMENT WHEN I REMEMBERED ALL THE SWEET MEMORIES WE SHARED. MEMORIES THAT WILL REMAIN GREEN IN MY HEART, I WEPT.
KEMABOH YOUR LOVE AND CARE FOR ME CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. EVEN IN THE FACE OF SERIOUS MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN US, YOU WILL MAKE SURE YOU DON’T NEED A THIRD PARTY IN OUR AFFAIRS. YOUR UNTIMELY EXIT HAS CREATED A BIG DITCH IN ME THAT CAN NEVER BE FILLED. YOU WERE THE BEST AMONG THE BEST. WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN THE WAY I FEEL NOW SINCE AFTER YOUR EXIT TO THE OTHER PLANET. THE ONLY PERSON KEEPING ME FROM FALLING IS JESUS.
YOU LEFT WITHOUT A WORD TO YOUR (JB).
KEMABOH, IT IS QUITE UNTHINKABLE AND UNIMAGINABLE THAT I WILL BE WRITING A TRIBUTE FOR YOU AT THIS POINT IN TIME. MY GOLDEN WOMAN IF IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO FIGHT DEATH, YOU COULD HAVE DONE THAT COMPARED TO THE STRENGTH IN YOU. BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE OUR CREATOR APPROVED YOUR QUICK TRANSFER BACK TO YOUR HOME WHERE THERE IS NO SICKNESS, NO STRESS AND ABOVE ALL WHERE THERE IS HAPPINESS AND JOY 24/7.
WHO ARE WE TO QUERRY OUR CREATOR FOR TAKING YOU TO WHERE YOU BELONG. MY DARLING GO WELL, REST IN PEACE TILL WE MEET AGAIN.

JOSSY BANIGO.

TRIBUTE
Koko my beloved sister, I find it difficult to believe am writing a tribute on your passing.Koko, your exit was rather too sudden, painful and embarrassing to me and has created a serious, large vacuum in our family.
Where does one start from?
Koko as we fondly call her was a very supportive, dependable and reliable sister, always eager to help in any area assigned to her. Kemaboh, you have left so many things undone. So many things I will surely miss you for.
There are many things we may not understand on this side of eternity for “we see in part and understand in part” but we know that our God sees all things and does as He wills. We accept the fact that He is the one that has called you home at this time.
Koko, the memories that you left with us would never be erased. We will definitely miss you but we take solace in the assurance that you’re resting in the bosom of He whom you loved and served diligently with your whole heart while here on earth.
Good Night my Dearest Sister.
Adieu till we meet at the feet of Jesus.
Your beloved sister and friend,
Mmaete

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAREST AUNTY
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain – Philippians 1:2
The Bible conveys a message that death is not the end of life, it is only the body that perishes, the spirit can never die…, it continues to live. This thought brings us sorrow. When the heart weeps for the end of a dear one’s life, the mind tells you that this is not the end, but a new beginning of the journey with God. For every life has a purpose to fulfill, a purpose which us human can seldom infer.
Many aunts hold a special place in the hearts of their nieces and nephews. Aunty, you were a gift from heaven, whose purpose was to make this world understand what love, motherhood, friendship, goodness and humbleness was all about. Coping with your loss is quite difficult to bear. Goodness belongs to heaven, and I know you are watching us from there, bestowing your beautiful smile upon us.
Your loss can never be replaced, the memories can never be cast away, but with some amount of compassion, thoughtfulness, gentle words, one can surely help ease the pain.
The fact that I will not be able to speak to you again, to hold, touch, smile or even argue with you is enough to make me feel vulnerable and helpless. Life would never be the same without your presence, but it is important to move on, as you too have moved on from this journey of life to the next.
May the Lord God temper justices with mercy and grant you rest in his kingdom. Amen.
Adieu Daughter of Zion
Adieu Sister Kemaboh
Adieu Aunty Aggie
Eka esiere o-o-o
Your Foster Son
NENUMEJA aka Wandoskie

. . . Until We Meet Again
Koko my beloved sister, the moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you.
It broke my heart to lose you.
If tears could build a stairway, and heartache make a lane, I would walk my way to heaven, and bring you back again. Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do.
You never said I’m leaving,
You never said goodbye.
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knows why.
Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again.
Your beloved sister and friend,
Mammy.

Tribute to my Sister

My dear Sister, “N man dian mi”, I cannot believe you left so soon.
I was looking forward to you paying me the visit you promised for so long only to be bombarded with the news of your demise. No day passes without my thinking of you.

This brief tribute cannot really capture all my thoughts about my sister but I hope to express my sincere appreciation for her person. Anyone who knew her would agree with me that she was friendly and forthright. She was a fighter of injustice especially injustice towards the downtrodden. She was very generous and cared about others especially the oppressed and defenseless. Koko as she was fondly called was a very caring person, if she took a liking for you, she could give her all to make you comfortable.

Death struck so unexpectedly but I know it is not the end. My prayer is that we shall meet again in the Kingdom of heaven.

Your beloved Sister
Tenere

Tribute to a Dear Friend

I never thought a day like this will come so soon, that I will have to write a tribute for your burial.
I lack words to communicate how painful your demise is for me to bear. I don’t know why good people do not last on this planet.
You were a peaceful person. I pray that your gentle soul will rest in the bosom of our Father Abraham and all the angels of God.
Adieu ufan ima.
Esiere oh.

Ufan fo
Eka mma

Tribute to my Beloved Friend

O my God! Life is so full of sorrows, problems and pains. Life is like grass which grows up in the morning and in the evening it withers away. The news of the death of my friend came to me as a shock, so shocking and so unbelievable yet it was real that my friend has gone so soon.
Aggi as I fondly called you, you were a friend, sincere, loving, caring and always supporting and you stood by me always. It is very sad and painful that I miss you a lot. For we are consoled by the fact that the soul of the righteous is in the Lord’s hand.
Eti ufan mi, rest in peace till the resurrection morning, Amen
Adieu!
Tie sung-o-o Aggi Darling
Tie sung-o-o Edima ufan mi
Esiere-o-o till we meet on that glorious day. Amen.

Your best friend
Eka-ete

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow! Just when we thought you were recovering, the cold handle of death appeared.