Poet's corner - A golden moment with Sr Prisca

A TIME TO LIVE AND DIE

There is a time to live, and die A time to laugh and to cry A time for beginnings, and a time for endings A time to cherish, and a time to make amends We […]

LIFE IS SHORT

Life is short, make it sweet Enjoy every moment, don’t skip a beat Spread love and happiness, don’t let it stop Cherish every day, make it last Avoid holding grudges, let go of hate Find […]

Cancer is like a seed Planted by pain and hurt Nurtured by anger and greed It grows and spreads, never inert Its roots deeply intertwined With the grudges we hold Unforgiveness, never resigned Fueling the […]

THE MANY FACES OF ELDERS

Old and wise, they say we become After years and years beneath the sun But what kind of elder have you become? A reflection of your hearts, that will forever hum. Elders, who are you? […]

MY LIFE AS A CATHOLIC

I will live and die a Catholic My faith will never falter I will walk with God all my whole life And trust in him at every altar From birth I was taught the ways […]

A FADING FLAME

Lost memories of me Echo softly through my mind Like whispers on a gentle breeze They’re there, but hard to find Fragments of my past Scattered all around Remnants of who I used to be […]

I CHOOSE EXCELLENCE

I choose to live by choice Not relying on chance For I am the master of my own destiny I refuse to leave things to circumstances I choose to be motivated Not easily manipulated Because […]

AN INVISIBLE PARADISE

In the depths of my being Lies an invisible paradise A place of serenity Where calm reigns In the midst of confusion and noise In this noisy world I find comfort and peace In this […]

THE BREATH, A WHISPER OF LIFE

The breath is a whisper of life Soft and gentle, yet full of power A precious gift, beyond all strife Fills our souls with pure pleasure The air we breathe, a sacred song From the […]

FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE

Fortune dances on the edge of a knife One wrong move can change your life But for the brave, it’s just a stepping stone They embrace the unknown, fear is unknown They don’t wait […]

About me

Prisca Onyinye Nwokorie is a Roman Catholic Nun in the Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of St Benedict Joseph Labre based in Italy. She is a writer and poet, with BSc. degree in “Information and Communication Technologies for the Production of Software”, and an MSc. degree in “Computer Science”, both obtained from the University of Bari in Italy. Presently, she is working towards creating a forum to promote e-learning in every field of life for the youths in underdeveloped countries.

Inspiration

TO MY LOVELY FAMILY

Permit me to address you as an individual To let you understand my disposition of heart A word of appreciation to you To say a 'THANK YOU' So far, my mission has been successful You [...]
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The voice of the masses, my neighbour

From the events before our eyes today, We have begun to experience the change promised; Slowly, steadily and courageously We are determined to rewrite our stories, Our children and the generation next to come must [...]
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Repair the evil you have done

Away with all pride and evil shame which is all about you, Submit to the disgrace you brought on yourself. Try to repair the evil you have done, by working hard in the time to [...]
Poem by Sr Prisca

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year A time of joy A new beginning With a brand new heart Step into the unknown Leaving old fears behind Take a deep breath And let go of all regrets Leave the [...]
Advent and Christmas

FILL YOUR ADVENT WITH PRAYER

Inspired by our eagerness to prepare for Christmas Our hearts must be elevated to God in prayers: A constant prayer to implore for help and forgiveness, A sincere prayer of thanksgiving for gifts received. Regrettably, [...]