About Ashes and Echoes by Bolo Bamidele
In a world that constantly shifts and changes, we often forget that we are as fragile as the time that passes us by. Ashes and Echoes is my attempt to capture that fragility — to reflect on the moments we thought we could hold forever, but which, like the winds, drift away. This collection is a journey into the heart of both African and Western worlds, intertwining memories of childhood friendships from the streets of Lagos with the quiet heartbreaks felt in the bustling cities of the West.
This book is more than just a series of poems. It is a reminiscence of love lost and found, of laughter and silence, and of all the things that shape us — both seen and unseen. It’s a mirror, reflecting the way time bends and reshapes the people and places we hold dear. From the carefree days of youth, captured in “Twenty Years”, to the painful quiet of a relationship’s end in “A Smoke in the Wind”, these poems trace the ebb and flow of life’s tenderest and heaviest moments.
There’s beauty in every heartbreak. There’s hope in every silence. And there’s a story in every echo.
This collection is for anyone who has loved deeply, lost quietly, and wondered about the echoes of their own existence. It’s for those who believe that the things we lose are not truly gone, but linger in the space between us.
As you read, I hope you’ll find the familiar rhythm of your own heart — the same rhythm that binds us all across continents, across languages, and across time.
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Author Bio:
Bolo Bamidele is a poet, storyteller, and A Data Analyst, with a deep-rooted passion for social impact and cultural exploration. His work spans two continents — the vibrant streets of Lagos, Nigeria and the structured chaos of the UK, where his professional journey as an operations expert and data analyst has shaped his understanding of the human condition.
As a foundation, Bolo is dedicated to improving the lives of children battling cancer in Nigeria, while also mentoring and guiding the next generation through a youth mentorship initiative.
Through his poetry, Bolo aims to share the stories of the silences we often overlook, the laughter we once shared, and the moments that define us, despite our best efforts to forget.