“Oh Adada sacred stream”

By Nkiruka Omeke

With a heart full of memories I walk down the path

Leading me to your soothing waves

I reach the shores with serene caution

And gazed upon as I once did in my youth

Oh sweet nostalgia

A remarkable sight of children diving into your riverbed
Mothers by the side indulging in various activities and
Fathers standing guard to watch their children with elation,

Of the safety you bring.

You receive everyone cooly

Adada, a symbolic river shrouded by mystery

The depletion of your mysterious riverbeds still hides the secrets of your depths

You know when to give and when to withhold

Oh sacred stream

Bubbling from the fullness of gentle waves

Here I stand ashore as I once did in my youth

Looking on in admiration at the little boys.

Like an ancient vestige

You have remained an indelible landmark

One with rich historic sequence

A legendary interest to be passed down to generations.