Poetry from Ike Boat

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Poet Ike Boat

The Election Petition

It’s the legal test of the constitution

And not because of political partisan opposition

Citizens watched on television across the nation

The courtroom rules expected those with accreditation

In order to eschew higher number of the population

Some listened on the radio even without vocal familiarization

Nor with the party lawyers recognition

Certain legal terms grasp public attention

For example, the word such as arbitration

*** The election petition ***

It’s the case which brought about the ‘pink-sheet’ mention

Coupled with the number of voter-registration

In relation to the polls rule and regulation

Certain misconducts led to some sort of violation

For which some of the officials came to realization

That’s bear and closer in higher proportion

Thus, there’s solemn aggravation and agitation

No wonder party supporters engulfed in unusual frustration

The supreme court-turned to be area of daily competition

*** The election petition ***

It’s clear at a point, there’s witness in-box presentation

As there’s behind the scenes voter-malpractices investigation

Leading to possible means to find some information

That’s part of the courtroom litigation

And the culprit when found will have a sanction

No matter a person’s political association

More so, regardless of what one’s affiliation

Some went to the extra-mile with consultation

Perhaps, to some party fellows it concluded with celebration

*** The election petition ***

This Christmas

*** This Christmas,

Lot of things on the mind

Well, it’s better to be so kind

As we celebrate, He’s the source for us to find.

 *** This Christmas,

Some will enjoy their chicken

Which the roasting will be done in the kitchen

It’ll bring some parcels to open.

 *** This Christmas,

Here,the city will witness many masqueraders

They’ll match on the street like crusaders

Of course, house to house is the mindset of their leaders.

 *** This Christmas,

Carols will be plenteous on radio

As listeners tune-in to get the audio

In order to benefit from the broadcast studio.

*** This Christmas,

Finally, let know He’s the motive of the season

So, it is worthy to remember His birth regardless of any reason.

How good it’d be to unleash those kept in the prison.

White calligraphy text on a red background reads 'This Christmas.'

Some Ghanaian Rhyme Names 

Let’s start with Sunday, so female will be called Esi.

And the masculine being opposite, will be describe as Kwesi.

Let’s address the Monday-born, she’ll be known as Adjo.

While the male counterpart is called Joojo or Kojo.

Let’s take to the Tuesday fellow, who’ll be called Abena.

Then the boy to share with will either be Kobina or Kwabena.

Let’s make it to the Mid-week, so we have Aku.

For which the Akan tribe will rather address the male Kuuku or Kwaku.

Let’s bring to the fore Thursday girl, as she’ll be named Yawa.

So the male boy will be given the name Yaw.

Let’s take our turn to Friday born female, thus the Ewes we’ll have Afi.

For which to the Fante clan, he’ll be called Fiifi,Yoofi or Kofi.

Let’s finish the first names with Saturday, so female is Amina.

While the male fellow will be called Kwamina.

 It’s time to embark on the surname journey, so on the road-side is Amakye.

But the following can’t be left out, due to their rhythmic rhyme sound Korankye,Boakye and Kwakye.

It’s obvious how sport, music and politics makes this name popular, Boateng.

However, without being bias there’s also Adonteng,Oteng and Amoateng.

It’s good not to forget, because I’ve known someone who’s called Frimpong.

And on the field of Arts, I’ve heard about Kwapong,Sarpong,Acheampong and Ampong.

It’s a bit spirit-related because there’s a fetish priest known as ‘Okomfo’ Damoah.

Who’s able to charm and influence people but not the likes of Asamoah,Somoah and Amoah.

It’s better to have known a family man called mister Kabutey.

Well, if one take a trip to the capital Accra, you often hear Nettey, Quartey, Ayitey and Adjetey.

It’s can no more be a secret if i now unfold to you my other home name is Amissah.

Which also share rhythmic rhyme scheme with Amponsah,Quansah,Ansah and Mensah.

Let’s take a final hike to an area, suburb as well name called Amanful.

Where some of the folks are known as Arhinful, Ntsiful and Afful