'ORÍ' by Olusegun M. Lawal

When the lively goes sour

When the mighty turn weak

When the drum-beat becomes soundless

Orí, lead me not astray

Jumping from tree to tree

Climbing the highest peak to pick

Soaring in the sky with a smile

Ehi, may I not totter

Happiness filled my house

Joy visit my room

Stand out among others

Chi, my heart is with you

Prosperity is all I want

The seat of intellect which I dream

Control the full personality of man

Eleda, do not eat with the evil Man

Beauty is ephemeral

But it is Orí that abides with one

When it is rough and no one to call

Agwu, see me through the dark.

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