POET OF THE WEEK: RULES OF THE GAME by Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
One at a time is the step of life Take a leap when you get to a pit Else, down the pit you'll dive When you resurface your bearing is...
STILL, I RISE by Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Wasted like an old foot mat In the middle of a fiery storm Along the bank of life's troubles Failed by wobbling legs, Still, I rise! Battered like the village...
THE REASON
[caption id="attachment_11752" align="aligncenter" width="316"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [THE REASON][/caption]Your social life will steadily grind to a halt No more outings, no more clubbing No more constant sitting out with the gang You...
NO SINGLE MORSEL
[caption id="attachment_11308" align="aligncenter" width="300"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [No Single Morsel][/caption]Drowning, I wallow In self inflicted Romance eschewal Waiting on morrow That may come devoid Of true love regale. Sinking, cupid stole My...
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY
[caption id="attachment_10901" align="aligncenter" width="397"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Tomorrow Is Another Day][/caption]The gentleness of the morning, The freshness of its breath, It’s aura so refreshing and reassuring, Face invisible like death, Presence as...
WRITTEN IN THE SCARS
[caption id="attachment_10472" align="aligncenter" width="383"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Written In The Scars][/caption]I have read your letters Piece by piece Pain soils your embers Slit by slit By halves, dead to others Hunting bliss...
A MOTHER’S LAMENT
[caption id="attachment_10052" align="aligncenter" width="469"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [A Mother's Lament][/caption]My wilted breast did suckle you Your haven was my broken back Toiled day and night to comfort you With you strapped tightly...
RANCID EMOTIONS
[caption id="attachment_9843" align="aligncenter" width="391"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Rancid Emotions][/caption]Chunks of water from my essence slips Setting my heartbeat into rewind. With a heart heavy, my eyes spits Rancid emotions, my teeth I...
A GHAZAL FOR ZANELE
[caption id="attachment_5060" align="aligncenter" width="393"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [A Ghazal For Zanele][/caption]Someone please take this message to Zanele "The family wants you back oh! Zanele" A budding star in her own respect I...
ACT WISE
[caption id="attachment_9448" align="aligncenter" width="366"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Act Wise][/caption]Goodluck? Forget his luck Check out his works Jonathan rocks! A gentleman? For it's not your turn Now you know One can be so!...