Darius Kodjo Dodzi Codjie

I cannot think you are not alive somewhere

I cannot think you're not alive somewhere.
I think of you just as I did before.
No sudden gust of wind has closed the door
Or made your presence vanish in thin air.
I write you this because I know you're there;
That even after death there must be more.
So does faith one's inner sun restore
After bitter darkness few can bear.
My mind and heart have not yet lost a friend
Even though my senses are bereft,
For you remain the witness of my soul.
No mere accident our love can end
So long as I have will and memory left,
And you lie silent on some unknown shoal.

Maxwell Lorenzaccio (Friend) January 2, 2008

To those whom I love and those who love me

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I thankyou for the love each have shown
But now it is time I travelled on alone
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart
I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come

Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear
Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and a Welcome Home

Maxwell Lorenzaccio (Friend) January 2, 2008

The Final Flight

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Maxwell Lorenzaccio (Friend) January 2, 2008

It broke our hearts to lose you

The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Maxwell Lorenzaccio (Friend) January 2, 2008

Vous voyez tout est bien

Vous voyez tout est bien 
  La mort n'est rien, je suis simplement passé dans la pièce à côté. 
 Je suis moi, vous êtes vous, 
Ce que nous étions les uns pour les autres, nous le sommes toujours. 
Donnez-moi le nom que vous m'avez toujours donné, 
Parlez-moi comme vous l'avez toujours fait, 
N'employez pas un ton solennel ou triste, 
Continuez à rire de ce qui nous faisait rire ensemble, 
Priez, souriez, pensez à moi, 
Que mon nom soit prononcé comme il l'a toujours été, 
Sans emphase d'aucune sorte, sans trace d'ombre, 
La vie signifie tout ce qu'elle a toujours signifié, 
Elle est ce qu'elle a toujours été. Le fil n'est pas 
coupé, simplement parce que je suis hors de votre vue. 
Je vous attends. Je ne suis pas loin, 
Juste de l'autre côté du chemin. 
Vous voyez - tout est bien. 
 

Dede Djaba (Mon ami) January 2, 2008

A toi

There are only a handful of people who come into your world, and touch your Life in a dramatic fashion. Some of the people are just Flickers of light during a long life,while others are consistent Glows for years. For me Darius Dodzi Was my consistent Glow. He was my Brother,Cousin, Confidante and best Friend for over 30 years.
God Works in mysterious Ways. Dodzi.Darius,Azegbon, and I were sitting at his Residence a few weeks ago.We were having a few drinks,which we did during weekends together, talking about Sports, politics and our Lives.He was drinking orange Juice,stating he had a headache. Darius we miss you.Thank for your kindness and Goodness.Your Family is in Good Hands.You have Graced lives more than you will ever know. God Bless Your Soul.
Maxwell

Maxwell Lorenzaccio (Friend) January 2, 2008

Arretez toutes les pendules

Arrêtez toutes les pendules, coupez le téléphone
D’un os juteux empêchez le chien d’aboyer
Faites taire les pianos et au son d’un tambour étouffé
Sortez le cercueil, que les pleureuses viennent

Que les avions tournent en gémissant au-dessus nos têtes
Griffonnant sur le ciel le message Il est mort
Nouez au cou blanc des pigeons un voile de crêpe
Gantez de coton noir les policiers aux carrefours

Il était mon nord, mon sud, mon est et mon ouest
Ma semaine de travail, mon repos du dimanche
Mon midi, mon minuit, mes paroles, mon chant
Je pensais que l’amour durerait à jamais : j’avais tort

Les étoiles ne sont plus désirées : éteignez chacune d’elle
Emballez la lune et démontez le soleil
Videz l’océan et balayez entièrement les bois
Car désormais rien de bon ne peut plus advenir.

Dede Djaba (Colleague) January 2, 2008

Tribute to a loyal friend

Darius was a fine, good natured gentleman. He was highly respected for his calm and gentle disposition both within the community in Newcastle, UK and abroad. I am proud and privileged to have known him. He was a loyal, caring and faithful friend. It is with a sense of sadness and loss that I pay this tribute to Darius. He was an intelligent and compassionate man who had the ability to solve problems. Darius had many attributes. He was kind, modest, devoted to duty, family affairs and to serving the public. He took his job extremely seriously and was always impeccably dressed and punctual. He often covered for his colleagues even when he was off duty. His work was always was a priority. May his soul rest in peace.

Community Advocate (Friend) January 2, 2008