A MAP OF AFRICA by Onisowurun Sampson
(I) I see them all The grey and concrete pillars of a continent The entrails of the yoked in spirit Sealed here and there over the land. I see the...
King Zwelithini’s BLOODY FART by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson
when a king farts with his mouth like kaBhekuzulu - a man uncouth, Trouble truncates his sleeping time to merge Life and Death into a rhyme. when Royal lips part...
WRR POETRY AWARDS 2014 by Oku-ola Abiola Paul
[caption id="attachment_9494" align="aligncenter" width="476"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [WRRPoetry Awards 2014][/caption] Poetry Mother of 2013 Noleen Utterance Desiree Titus Poetry Father of 2013 Eriata Oribhabor Nigerian Poet of 2013 Alozor Michael Ikechukwu Ghana...
FREEDOM TRAIL
[caption id="attachment_9449" align="aligncenter" width="361"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Freedom Trail][/caption]It has been a very long walk Manly actions and defiant talks The gigantic whale has fallen The ocean looks on in anguish The...
NELSON MANDELA
[caption id="attachment_9434" align="aligncenter" width="402"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Nelson Mandela][/caption]A man with the 'Heart of gold' Yes, a freedom fighter who journeyed on a joyless road for others laughter When I get to...
TRIOLET FOR MANDELA (by Showunmi Olawale Michael)
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="368"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Triolet For Mandela][/caption]See, the stars adorn Madiba He's trail the heaven's path not pit. Frail plant but not him shall wither See- the stars adorn...
RUSTED ARROW (a tribute to Sir Nelson Mandela by Adedayo Adeyemi Agarau)
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="291"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Rusted Arrow][/caption]This war was swifter than time. the war claimed the souls of clustered fighters fighting for greed. With an arrow sharper than the piercing...
NELSON MANDELA (by Tirupathi Chandrupatla)
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="368"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Nelson Mandela][/caption]Nelson Mandela You're the idol Of freedom and peace For all humanity. You fought for freedom Made many sacrifices You set your goals And...
NELSON MANDELA: I AM PREPARED TO DIE (by Lee Bob Black)
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="396"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Nelson Mandea: I Am Prepared To Die][/caption]I am the First Accused the question of violence I planned sabotage I did not plan it in a...
MADIBA (Nelson Mandela by Oliver Sherman)
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="416"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Madiba][/caption]Lord take these lines to the old lion, Madiba oh how his eyes still shine so full of life and I, seem to be wasting...