Rhyme Of The Day: Ise Loogun Ise

Did anybody remember this rhyme? If you do, then you are from 'Alawiye' set (meaning you don tay small). However, the words of this rhyme is ever relevant and it emphasised on the importance and beauty of hard work. It is written by J.F Odunjo, the author of  Alawiye series and other Yoruba novels such as Kuye : Itan omo odi ti eda ro pin.

Check out the meaning below:

Work is the antidote for poverty

Work smart my friend

Work brings Success

When there is no one to rely on, its like we are lazy

When there is no one to trust, we focus more on our work

Your mother might be rich,

Your father might own a thousand and one horses

If you rely on them,

In truth, you might be on sinking ground

Your arm is your family, while elbow are like your extended family

If you are loved by the world today

If you are rich, they will love you tomorrow as well

Or you in an exalted position

People will keep on cheering you

If you unfortunately lose money or position

See how people will turn their back on you

There is suffering for the foolish child

There is sorrow for a wayward child

Do not waste your formative years, my friend

Work hard because time wait for no one

*Hard work does not kill, wrong work does- Bishop David Oyedepo*