Poetry time with Sr Prisca - A golden moment with Sr Prisca

ROBBERS BREAK INTO MY DREAM

As I lay in slumber Lost in the depths of my mind A sudden noise startles me And makes me feel blind I try to open my eyes But the darkness holds me fast Fear […]

THE WRITERS OF OUR STORIES

Good deeds, bad deeds, we all do them From the moment we are born, so we begin With every decision, every choice we make Our future is shaped, our path is at stake They are […]

Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, our Saviour from above Sent to earth in human form to show us infinite love He walked on this broken land, with compassion and grace And offered us redemption through […]

NO BURDEN IS HEAVY TO BEAR

No burden is heavy to bear If you have faith, love and care When sorrow and grief cross your path These three will help you pave the way Faith, a light that shows you the […]

BORN ON THE BOXING DAY

On a day of joy and cheers Amidst the jingle of festive bells I came into this world, born anew On the boxing Day, so fresh and true With every blow and every punch I […]

BORN ON THE FEAST OF ST STEPHEN

I was born on the feast of St. Stephen the second day of Christmas cheer amidst the glittering lights and carols a gift to the world so dear My parents rejoiced with grateful hearts a […]

MY BIRTHDAY

My birthday My special day When time stands still And everything fades A day to celebrate A day of reflection A reminder of growth A year of accomplishment It’s a time to remember Of the […]

AT THE BIRTH OF JESUS

Soft cries fill the night As a mother holds her child tight In a manger, simple and rough Lies the newborn, so full of love Angels sing in heavenly praise And proclaim the birth of […]

IN THE ARMS OF MARY

In the arms of Mary, I find refuge A safe refuge, a place of solace With her gentle touch and loving gaze I am held in a warm embrace I find peace as she whispers […]

UNVEILED FROM MY MOTHER’S VOW

The Lord called me from the womb From the womb he spoke my name Even before I drew my first breath He knew me, He loved me, He claimed me as His own In the […]

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.

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Politics, a game of chance

Now listen carefully while I give you the details I shall whisper very low lest someone chance hear it, someone whom I would not have to know Don't expect me to guide your thoughts; I [...]
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 [...]
Poet's corner

At war in a time of peace

Many times over the passing weeks My heart continues to be stabbed by comments from the social media My fervent trust is in God. He is my hope and my strength The world is full [...]
Poem by Sr Prisca

The youngest Old Person

At the tender age of sixty A new chapter begins For the youngest of the old The journey of life never ends With silver hair and wrinkled skin They wear their age with pride For [...]
Poem by Sr Prisca

2023 IN RETROSPECT

I had a vision of greatness A dream that kept me awake And fueled my every step Guiding me to my destiny When I look back on the year That seemed so far away and [...]