Month: <span>March 2017</span>

POETRY

BE UNCOMMON by Izuchukwu Okafor

Izuchukwu OkaforMarch 7, 2017July 22, 2017

Among many things, being uncommon means Looking at the same things everyone else sees and thinking something different Seeking adventure over comfort and convenience Testing common assumptions Nurturing relentless curiosity...

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THE DEAD WE HOLD IN MEMORY by Dominic Ayegba Okoliko

Dominic Ayegba OkolikoMarch 7, 2017July 22, 2017

The dead we hold in memory As today tells their story Our hearts and minds hear it again Reliving them in prayerful pain Under the shadow of earth’s drear Our...

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I AM by Joshua Levites

Joshua LevitesMarch 7, 2017July 15, 2017

I am the only wine Strong enough to make you blotto, The only cure to your illness. I know thou art mighty and strong Only because I am here, For...

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DOT IN MY EYES by Joshua Levites

Joshua LevitesMarch 4, 2017July 16, 2017

Look into my eyes. Spot the dot of pain. See the portion agony coloured dark And the area Disappointments painted red. Now, look deeper Focus on the sad face of...

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IN THE COURSE OF THE SOUL REAPER’S VOYAGE by Thaalith Abubakar Gimba

Thaalith Abubakar GimbaMarch 3, 2017July 16, 2017

No one recognizes him, Maybe his disguise eludes all. Slowly his ship, circumnavigates. Across the land of the living. Easily he locates his prey. Wielding his spiky fishing rod, That...

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SWEET IS THY WORD by Victor Olise

victor oliseMarch 3, 2017August 12, 2017

Sweet is the work of my God to praise thy name; spread thy word abroad, give thanks and sing… To show thy love by morning light and talk of all...

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SALAAM ALAYQUM by Samuel Amazing Ayoade

Samuel Amazing AyoadeMarch 3, 2017August 21, 2017

Salam holds a glittering sword in his right And a well sharpened matchete in his left He cries for war in the nooks of every crannies Roaring on our streets...

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ABE IGI OROMBO by Morenikeji Oloye

Morenikeji OloyeMarch 3, 2017July 16, 2017

L'abe igi orombo where we started, You went to enjoy the cool breeze And I was out to pluck some oranges ‘twas love at first sight indeed. Abe igi orombo,...

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SHADOWS ON HIS WALL by Ojembe Victor

Ojembe VictorMarch 3, 2017July 15, 2017

The figure on his bright walls cries for help The muted screams of a girl, Sit beneath her bowels The fast grinding of his waist, creating a bitter-sweet cascade, of...

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MOREMI AJASORO by Ololade Akinlabi

Ololade AkinlabiMarch 3, 2017July 15, 2017

Taking thoughts backward, Reminiscences of ancients; They are lost in memories Pieces left are hymns in holy papers Perhaps, discos are the better dance steps. Taking thoughts backward, Ancient archives...

Month: March 2017

BE UNCOMMON by Izuchukwu Okafor

THE DEAD WE HOLD IN MEMORY by Dominic Ayegba Okoliko

I AM by Joshua Levites

DOT IN MY EYES by Joshua Levites

IN THE COURSE OF THE SOUL REAPER’S VOYAGE by Thaalith Abubakar Gimba

SWEET IS THY WORD by Victor Olise

SALAAM ALAYQUM by Samuel Amazing Ayoade

ABE IGI OROMBO by Morenikeji Oloye

SHADOWS ON HIS WALL by Ojembe Victor

MOREMI AJASORO by Ololade Akinlabi

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