To Clap with One Hand

"Each person in a family, a set up or organization is unique, in spite of perceived flaws, real or imaginary. God in His Infinite Wisdom declared all things he created as good.The challenge in every relationship is to seek out what to like in a person, rather than what to hate, and develop this into a kind of monument. God is at the center of all living and he has designed humans to only function properly to the extent that they realize that it is the pool of strength and good that beautifies each person. Just like one stick of broom cannot sweep the floor, our lives are intertwined with that of others, with God having oversight of us all. If it?s difficult to clap with one hand, each person we meet represents the other hand, which beauty if we recognize and use would combine with our idle selfish hand to compose a beautiful symphony. The brevity of life has made such a symphony a vital part of living and relationships."

Martin Akwari hails from Obiohia, Ideator South, Imo State, Nigeria and has degrees in Administration and Mass Communications. He is a passionate writer and has featured in some Nigerian dailies like Guardian and Triumph. His collection of poems, "Sounds from the Seasons of Life" (unpublished) was listed by Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for 1997 Poetry Prize. To Clap with One Hand unfolds his childhood dream to be, not only a published writer but one whose works would have a wider reach. Martin now lives in the beautiful city of Louisville, Kentucky with his wife (Martha) and daughter (Kindness).