Pregnant Thoughts

By Chijioke Ogbuike

Pregnant Thoughts is the first poetry anthology of Chijioke Ogbuike. This is a collection of fifty poems starting with the title. The themes touched upon are as wide ranging as the pace of the write is. Once common thread that binds them all together is the fact that they are all about life's adventures - religion, love, friendship, culture, race, etc. It is a collection that would keep the reader engaged in thoughts long after the reading is done.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random Dynamic Resources Ltd
• Release date: May 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9789789412723

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JERALD MURPHY – PREGNANT THOUGHTS – For real bro. The mind can be the most dangerous place to go. It is where we really see ourselves and how we see ourselves. Many cannot bear the true sight. December 21, 2012 at 7:14 pm.

JEWELS ENUFFMEDIOCRITY  KING (LATE) – A HERO GOES HOME - Wow Chijioke! Totally riveting!!! Your work, though always supreme, continues to evolve. This noteworthy right needs to be placed alongside the preceding literary greats! You never cease to amaze me. This captivating write is spellbinding! God gives us gifts to make a difference in the world. You shall fulfill your destiny and sit on your throne as you continue to write His-your-story..... I`m not on fb much, and you are one of the ones I miss. January 30, 2012 at 2:59pm

KELLI SONGBIRD GARDEN – THOSE WHO ENCOURAGE US - You are a true blessing and griot of our time. Peace, continued blessings and One Love for you and the profound words from your pen. July 7, 2012 at 11:32pm.

SUMTHIN CLEVER – CALEB - Sexy. I love this. March 13, 2012 at 9:44pm.

JEWELS ENUFFMEDIOCRITY  KING (LATE) – CROSSED FOR THE CROSS - Mesmerizing from alpha to omega!!! Wow, I truly don`t know what aspect to expound on first... I too am a medical miracle for I don`t have a medical reason to be alive and have all of my faculties... We are not God... He destined us all for greatness and we all have sinned and fell short of his perfect will planned for our lives... I truly have my own version of sin stories... Lol... I personally have to thank Him for grace... I`m so digging the section around white is not the only color of glue... (on my unsmart phone I can`t highlight it) I personally relate to the concept because, I refuse to be categorized by such classifications... I am very much so female, but other than that I claim other for people want you to fit in a social, racial, economical system that I personally don`t fit into. I`m a Child of the Kings (though very far from perfect) I`m an alien for this world is not my home... I`M A BELIEVER... Not ashamed of whose I am but what I do. Ran out of room... I can remember being a child and being so different from everyone... Skinny, nerdy, articulate, and quite intelligent... I did reach a point where I longed for acceptance though I never found it... Then I said pluck it (trying to stop cursing) and just was me... I know I`m here for a purpose and trying to make more of an effort to fulfill it rather than to continually gratify the lust of my flesh... I commend you for this riveting write filled with substance... You were born to do what you do... That is why you do it so effortlessly and effectively... It`s a gift... I personally thank you for sharing it with me, King. Your ordinary thoughts are brilliant! Though it`s normalcy to you...!!! August 7, 2012 at 4:45am.

HAFEEZ OLUWA – CRYPTIC NOTES WRITTEN TO A HOPE THAT IS LOST - And everything in between that is the mist missed...I love you man…This is beautiful poetry. November 23, 2012 at 2:16am.

MARCINA TASTYSUNSHINE GILLIAM – ELIXIR - That you'd share with me suggest that this elixir needs to be sipped slowly and savored for each line contains a condensed blend of savory potent intoxicating words! You are genius to create such a delightful concoction. November 11, 2012 at 7:35pm.

Redscar McOdindo K'Oyuga - FANDANGO - Wonderful poetry. And hey, waste no more time; fall in love! If that's so demanding for you, fall for love. At worst, fall and love! October 30, 2012 at 8:17am.

Lisa Hall – FOR AWHILE -  I will be a lover of your words forever. Thanks for making my 2011shine a little brighter. P.S. The clan thanks you for your constant prayers and concern as well. December 30, 2011 at 3:05pm

Teresa E. Gallion – GO Ssip - Dripping good ink...love the imagery...silvery flakes of a rain drop love that line January 11, 2012 at 5:47am

LANA JOSEPH – GODS TIME IS THE BEST - It is always such a great honor and privilege to read you King Chijioke. You have the gift for making hearts and souls smile & dance in unison. GOD'S TIME IS THE BEST Indeed! I would like to share this brilliant scribe with friends... 

I wish that it could be shared World Wide! You ALWAYS speak truths and your words are illuminating NOURISHMENT that continues to feed my soul. I will be reading this one over and over; it's truly a one for the history books & a treasure trove for me. 

Thank you so much for the great honor of being included in this tag. You bless me beyond words kind Sir. Continue peace, love and blessings to you and the fam. Happy Sunday 1 LOVE . LJ.  February 26, 2012 at 11:36pm

FLOWS TO YOU – HUG ME – Your ink is absolutely soul stirring!!! Much love for your compassionate heart. July 22, 2012 at 5:28am

Sumthin Clever – MEMORY – Wow. I admit this one had me enchanted from first to last. The opening line had me sunk, though. Lovely, Chijioke. March 14, 2012 at 12:31pm

K’NITIN SARMA – NORTHERN SEASCAPE – It’s a wonderful narration. You have succeeded in bringing to light what I will call a native into universal line. I will read it again. March 16, 2012 at 10:53am

Copyright © 2014 by Chijioke Ogbuike

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the copyright holder, application for which should be addressed to the author. Exceptions are only for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.

First Printing 2014

ISBN: 978-978-941-272-3

Published by:

Random Dynamic Resources Ltd.

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Dedication

To the memory of Emma Chikere

Acknowledgments

First to the Triune God

And then …

…for those who encourage us.

Foreword

This present article critiques the poetry in the book entitled: Pregnant Thoughts composed by Chijioke Ogbuike, a poet whom we could say is emerging substantially in the literary scene of Nigeria in the present times of the 21st century, and of course a voice from a country on the road of progress after an untiring long struggle for Independence. It is a common though true assumption that the highlighted quality of the Nigerian poetry is in its being turbulent and protean in nature for the very solid reason of having such an uproarious past. The volume Pregnant Thoughts is a recount of the journey of the poet through the constellation of life along with all the untold dreams and unfulfilled wishes, as he himself said in the first poem, and all that which, being the son of his native soil is going on in his mind.

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