The unspeakable has happened, and now the unquestionable is imagined. The great tree of Africa has fallen, and the birds left to wander in the thick forest of Africa. The mother of Africa is gone with her beauty leaving her child to cry alone. Another day has gone by still hoping you would come home […]
Poetry – Death
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Poetry – Paupers
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A stream flowing to the desert; It is your life. At the mercy of men and elements Housed in street corners and culverts With neither identity nor address Like the proverbial snail Dragging your shell along Until the curtain falls And Nature calls you to bed Submitted byBalogun Joseph Olufolahan
Poetry – Broad Smiles
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The feeling is exceptional. The thoughts are expression-al. I could imagine, no not really. As if in a dream, but not exactly. My belly; sensing sweetness. My head; imagining things. As I nurture these pictures, I find so revealing yet fulfilling, My heart in broad smiles. Submitted byQueenesther A. Precious-KenAuthor Picture
Poetry – I Knew It!
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I knew it! When the mail came. The tears dried up, My eyes went wide, My heart beat more, My hands came strong, I felt strength within. A new life bubbled; As I stared at the message, It read: “Your post is live on the blog” Immediately, I just knew it! Submitted byQueenesther A. Precious-Ken
Poetry – Silent Sounds
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So many sounds bouncing off the walls of silenceIf only I could pick out its wordings and lay them out to youBut no this silence is so deafeningNot a sound is picked out to be said or writtenSilent SoundsGoodnight Submitted byIbkayAuthor Picture
Poetry – Procrastination
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Procrastination is a demon Hoarded heavy weights On my shoulders It made the diligent look askance at me The curious pondered on my mental state An ageless one Imbued with ubiquity It came as a friend Adorned with bedazzled jewels I foolishly built a bridge of trust It emitted a snarky grouse Its true hellish […]
Poetry – The Naked Company Of May
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Fifth from the very first and hidden somewhere between the rest, she is conceived by intercourse between the start and the end. May pulls the sun to a halt and places the rain at its best, Letting the cats and dogs loose for the clouds to expend. She makes the colors of summer time give […]