In this 2ND EDITION of the book - POEMS OF LIFE, Oliver goes ahead to create a bridge between different cultures and societies by broadening the already extensive field dealt with in POEMS OF LIFE 1st Edition. More African topics include NEW MOON, MANY WIVES OF OUR FATHER, and ROUGH DARK NIGHT, all carrying an African historical introduction.
True to the title of the book – Poems of Life, Parts six and seven delve further into issues of life, love and living. Part six directly provides the reader with additional food for thought in sonnet form. Part seven, while also making the use of sonnets, introduces a new style of poetry writing that Oliver calls - "Introduced (African Folklore)" Poetry.
In addition to other didactic poems, there are more comments in sonnet form taking on topics like RELATIONSHIPS, LOVE, DEATH, PROBLEMS, DESIRE, FREEDOM, and more, all filled with thoughtful messages compelling the reader to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of life.
"When Thy Youth Is Set To Leave" explodes with an exhortation not to waste our youth. "Precious Gem" is a romantic package for the appreciative lover. "Another New World" offers an amusing but revealing look at the world, from the eyes of a newborn baby. "Life: The Unfinished Business" is a philosophical reminder that we make our life what it is which is the volume’s overriding theme.
There is a reason behind every event, and some lessons replete in every experience. By this array of poems, Mbamara heartily engages the reader and offers quite some food for thought.
