Tag: <span>Family</span>

POETRY

FROM THE GLOWING EYES OF MY SON

Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9500" align="aligncenter" width="380"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [From The Glowing Eyes Of My Son][/caption]From the glowing eyes of my sonI see tears of the crying sunThe glittering pity of the African childI...

POETRY

LORD, WHO WILL I MARRY?

Staff WriterDecember 22, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9281" align="aligncenter" width="398"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Lord, Who WIll I Marry?][/caption]Underneath the doleful clouds Stood I, lone and haggard Ashore a forlorn sea Mooning over To the tale of sad-love The...

POETRY

IS DAD GOD?

Staff WriterDecember 14, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9208" align="aligncenter" width="411"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Is Dad God?][/caption]He rules us – a fiery beast Supreme! Unquestionable fist He says he knows what’s best for all Through winter, summer, spring and...

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THE SONG OF A STREET CHILD

Staff WriterDecember 13, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9210" align="aligncenter" width="400"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Song Of Street Child][/caption]Condemned to life in the streets Forced to stand on my feet I make my home in urban slums And find...

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WE ARE FAMILY

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9010" align="aligncenter" width="383"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [We Are Family][/caption]We were family, sharing one smile together That warms our united hearts. In corners of our minds were hidden desires With all hands...

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CHILDREN OF TODAY

Staff WriterNovember 22, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_8931" align="aligncenter" width="422"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Children Of Today][/caption]Awake from slumber, my dear little child! For your days fall to the wails of the wild Like fresh luscious leaves dropping dead...

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HOMELESS

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_8771" align="aligncenter" width="378"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Homeless][/caption]I. ...Run? No, don't run Stop, little kids. Stem your tides And secure your prides You kids, stop the fight Do you not know you...

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ÀBÍKÚ

Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_8743" align="aligncenter" width="381"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Abiku][/caption]I pay obeisance to all Málọmọ́ To all Kòkúmọ́, to all Kúdáyísí...... When the lion roars All animals keep calm When a cock crows Its...

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WHY ASK WHY

Staff WriterOctober 24, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_8360" align="aligncenter" width="376"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Why Ask Why][/caption]When heaven opens and it won't stop All washes away but our tears When life ends even before it begins And when we...

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HERE COMES DUSK

Staff WriterOctober 19, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_8308" align="aligncenter" width="392"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Here Comes Dusk][/caption]Oh here comes dusk That reminds her Of the night pain Pain not of body and spirit But of pride and prejudice Not...

Tag: Family

FROM THE GLOWING EYES OF MY SON

LORD, WHO WILL I MARRY?

IS DAD GOD?

THE SONG OF A STREET CHILD

WE ARE FAMILY

CHILDREN OF TODAY

HOMELESS

ÀBÍKÚ

WHY ASK WHY

HERE COMES DUSK

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