POEM FOR NAMING CEREMONIES
TITLE: WHAT’S IN A NAME
- What’s in a name? It’s more than a word More than letters and sounds to be spoken and heard It leads you back to your roots to your family of old And it speaks to the promise your future will hold.
Eledumare the mystery of life
Eledumare the giver of joy.
- What’s in a name? It bears the mark of your tribe Your belonging, your people, your heritage, your pride Let it ground you in life- a sense of family bring Let it raise you up mountains and lift you in wings.
Eledumare the mystery of life
Eledumare the giver of joy.
- What’s in a name? Such a huge choice to make Your label for life-no second chances to take It bears all of the feelings of before you were due The excitement, the joy and the pride we felt too.
Eledumare the mystery of life
Eledumare the giver of joy.
- What’s it a name? So much power it holds May it always be spoken with care, never scold May it fall softly from lips, not in anger be spoke May it resonate with the feelings of joy it evokes.
Eledumare the mystery of life
Eledumare the giver of joy.
- What’s in a name? Your essence, your kin The things you hold deep down under your skin So shout it out loud, speak it clear, say it bold Share it wisely and know the value it holds.
Eledumare the mystery of life
Eledumare the giver of joy.
So what’s in your name? could not fully say In a minute, an hour or even a day But to start I would say it means all the above And for always – and forever it means you are loved.
Mimo mimo ni ti Oluwa Olorun ELEDUMARE.
Iba fun ELEDUMARE…
Iba Ase!
