Communion, Poem by Ademikanra Adebowale
Communion Burning breaths, sweaty skins; Lips locked Tongues drawn; samsonic strength, Fists clenched; Chemistry, Oozing bodies. Emotions pent Thrusts echoed; Tempo reduced Gasps taken; Grunts…
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Platter of Gold, Poetry by Johnson Victor Oluwatobi
Platter of Gold Here lies the soul of our souls That was cut short at the battlefield When we enjoyed our dinner Cooked with blood…
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Poetry: Asake, Poem by Adigun Temitope Idealism
hold me tight, with your lips take me to your paradise. let’s sing this hymn in unity, with one voice, on a well-designed podium. lift…
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Poetry: Two Poems by Mbizo Chirasha | ACEworld
Dictator’s Doeks Grandma’s sweat bathes the statehouse tarmacs, Poverty shaved fathers are the glitter that replaced floodlights and stolen lampposts Brother is the anointed fisherman…
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Poetry: For the map in my skin by Adeyeye James oluwatobi & Tope Ashaolu
Your voice tunes in my head Like a sacred trumpet & reminds me of memories – home built on the cavern of your smile There…
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Àyínke Ọlátórèrá, Poem by Oyewole Michael
Àyínke Ọlátórèrá – Her Majesty, A Gift From God Her astonishing beauty Matches her rare toned bodyHer sonorous voice, a rarityThat compliments her gorgeous ibadi…
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Forever Mine, Poem by Ayouba Toure
Forever Mine The time, when is going to be? Before you, I shall stand; With your chest greeting mine; Very close and tight. By your…
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Kebbi, Poem by Umulkulsum Sarki
KEBBI TALL, white green city with ajar doors. City with burrowed peace between her lips, like Cuban cigarette. KEBBI the unconquered zeal, where fallen heroes…
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My Own, Poem by Vivienne Arinda
My Own For hate is strong and mocks the soundage Of peace on earth For I knew our fate was furnished I have toiled to…
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The Visitor, And One Other Poem by Saint Jude Muoneke
THE VISITOR The boulevard beyond have many properties, The peregrination of the soul Agony of the kiths and kin Though the soul’s destination undefined, The…