Just Love my Smile

Today has started 
How time flies
My deadline is here 
I'll find an alibi
I'm in the middle of a speech
My words took flight
Another awkward silence
I wish I could fly
Did I say that loud
Dont ask me why
I've learned from my mistake
Just love my smile

***BUSOLA ELEGBEDE***
**COPYRIGHT 2013**

A Breath of Fresh Air

This Year is Different
I can feel it
Everything is Fired up
I can smell it
Every sound is intense
I can taste it
And every soft wind hits me
I can see it
Just know You are not alone
A Breath of Fresh Air

***BUSOLA ELEGBEDE***

    **COPYRIGHT 2013**

Victory Is

Is when I take several steps forward
Is when I review all I have done
Is going back to the drawing board
Is getting new offer every week
Is taking control of my time
Is knowing what my values are
Is having my weekly goals
Is having goals for the next five years
Is sharing my life truthfully
Is loving who I am

***BUSOLA ELEGBEDE***
       *COPYRIGHT 2012*

My Winter Wonderland

My Winter Wonderland
Becoming my land
Falling like Ice Crystals
Making me immortal
Sharing in my laughter
Growing year after
Giving me my dream
Bringing me my twins
Making me dance
Becoming my last chance

**BUSOLA ELEGBEDE**
   *COPYRIGHT 2012*

TALK, I'M ALL ARMS

I'll laugh at your jokes
And frown at your pokes
I'll scream when I can't
And Laugh out loud
I'll wait till you notice
And not be a novice
I'll shout so you hear
And hold you near
Until I stop and Say
Talk, I'm all arms

 

I'll never say i'm sorry
And watch you just worry
I'll run when I can't
And hear you pant
I'll smile and say sorry
And know you're not in a hurry
I'll lean close to you
And squeeze like a noose
Until I stop and Say
Talk, I'm all arms

**BUSOLA ELEGBEDE**

       **COPYRIGHT 2012**

A Convergence of Great Minds; Part 1

To be a part of history and to have so many writers from 51 different countries come together for a Conference; the 9^th WOMEN PLAYWRIGHT INTERNATIONAL (WPI) CONFERENCE STOCKHOLM SWEDEN AUGUST 2012…… Mmmmh, I wondered what to expect?

Yes excitement engulfed my entire being, the thought of my play ‘LOLADE’S LABYRINTH’ been selected from the brewing pot of creativity still made me happy and proud. But let me not get carried away here; this is not just about my play, many other plays from friends, strangers and mysterious minds were picked and all will be picked, delved into, experienced and explored. I could not wait to be in Stockholm Sweden.

I am sure if you are like me, who up until last year October had never heard about  

                   WOMEN PLAYWRIGHT INTERNATIONAL (WPI) CONFERENCE,
 
you are curious to know what they stand for. So I will summarize WPI six goals into one sentence.

 These goals are highlighted in the wealth of words: exchange, production opportunities for women, education and development programs, defend the rights of women, encourage critic of women playwrights and of course WPI aims also to fuel the expression of women playwrights.

Are you stimulated enough to get involved? Then read more about my experience captured as a Convergence of Great Minds

The flight there from Nigeria was about six hours long, and the connecting flight from Amsterdam another two hours. I was glad to finally arrive at Central Station. To get my tickets to the hotel, I was told Euros were not accepted here; who knew? So I changed my Euros to Krunos. Which I have to say is easy because there are Forex offices everywhere.

 Stockholm is beautiful, the castles, museums, the boat rides and lakes calmed my anxious nerves and to top it all up, living so close to water made me sleep so much better. The support for tourists is amazing and really you can’t get lost in Sweden only found. I enjoyed the food, the friendly people and wanted to own a bicycle because so many people ride so often you just want to join in the fun

Prepared for the conference, I set out early and explored around Skeppsbron; impressed with how many people jog and keep fit and the wide variety of healthy food available.

I got to Sodra Teatern early so I sat at the park just in front of it and watched the cute little dogs walk with their owners. They looked so happy and well treated I wondered what else they could hope for. Exciting enough it spurred an idea for my next play ‘STRAPPED’ which I am currently writing....

Will be updating this very soon......

Take care

**Busola Elegbede**

***COPYRIGHT 2012***

Talent Floating and Soaring around our Beautiful World

Many days have drifted far away but the memories will stay with me forever.

The 9th WOMEN PLAYWRIGHT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE in STOCKHOLM SWEDEN AUGUST 15th - 20th 2012; opened my eyes to the vast variety of talent floating and soaring around our beautiful world.

Theater is the Living Art that captures the heart beat of a family unit, the teeming variety of people living in a community or a society swirling with ideas and guidelines on how one should live. It captures the struggle people face and encounter while discovering themselves and the challenge to be themselves.

 Sisters, Mothers and Friends from all the corners of the world Nigeria, America, Brazil, Italy, Canada, Jamaica, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Philippines, Kurdistan, Palestine to name a few. Opened our minds and thoughts, showing us how they live, taking us physically into their space and time. Just like magic....

Stories from the little Island in Estonia, to the homes in Nigeria, the train tracks in Serbia, then to stories staged from the bustling city in South Africa and also to the modern apartment building in Ethiopia. 

Real mind blowing stories reminding you that though they may be far away, they are close to us. The challenges they face are real and the need to escape is everywhere.

Just like in the very famous saying 'the grass is always greener on the other side'

I learned and enjoyed every story crafted from experience, entertaining and engaging stories making a difference, touching lives and whisking us away into the Talent Floating and Soaring around our Beautiful World

More on this conference soon, have a lovely day....

**BUSOLA ELEGBEDE**
 **COPYRIGHT 2012**