THE MUTINY OF THE DEAD by Adeosun Pelumi
The wilted branch of the willow tree Drooped, touching her headstone with its tender fingers, The browning grasses and the primroses stood like A thousand soldiers, ever watchful and protective...
THE AFRICAN WOMAN by Samuel Amazing Ayoade
Epitome of virtue I see, Building a house of fortune icy, Foundation of moderacy and modesty. Even without amnesty, The African woman remains loyal. Her blackness lightens the darkness, For...
TRUTH BE KNOWN by Oladayo Okelola
Hidden like the stars in the sky Just like heaven been wrapped with clouds All captured by a name called morning Keeps striving;now a broken chain Dancing to it victory...
CONTRABAND LOVE by Ebuka Chudwin
He horse-rides into my dream every night Carrying sprinkles of stars on his polished armor-my diamond knight He would join me in the water bed-not minding And we swim till...
OIL RIVER PEACE by Yolanda Lindsay Mabuto
Miasma whispers in the ears of its Delta children as they sway to the songs that caress their lips The violent noise has become a barren burden Faces of confusion...
ASTARTE’S WOMB by Yolanda Lindsay Mabuto
She gazes into his distant thoughts as the mane of her flames sway in his haste. Captured by the silence of her victim- She mourns his taste. She etches into...