entry 12

7/1/08
entry 12

page of reflection:121

It was early morning and the first cock hadn't crowed, the village of

Umofia was still asleep. Then they were awaken by the ekwe ( a type of muscial

drum) everybody understood what the sounds of the drum meant. All that was

heard was the sound of women crying and men listening desperately to know

what was going on. They mentioned Umofia obodo dike meaning "the Land of

the Brave." All the men and women who lived in the village of Umofia listened

even more and there was great suspense. They finally mentioned the name of

Ezeudu he was dead. Yes it is true that Ezeudu may have died but it can be

implied that he lived a fine life. He had taken three out of four titles which was

rare and seen as admirable, because after one obtains all four they become

the ruler of the land. He was highly respected amongst the nine villages.

Everybody attended his funeral and everyone that was there could say that

he was a great man. His funeral was no ordinary funeral but a warriors

funeral since morning till night many warriors came to the funeral. Not only

was it people and warriors from other villages but ancestors as well.

Ezeudu was one of the oldest men of the clan so yes it can be said that he

lived life to its fullest.