Have you ever danced in the rain? You turned me around as we swayed, The music was a string of melodies. So far away, eyes locked, you nodded. I quirked, is that a Yea or a Nay, “A little bit of both” You responded. We swayed till the world turned on its axis under my […]
Fragile! Handle With Care – Poetry
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I Know an Introvert – Poetry
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I know an introvert, who almost does not exist, because I am invisible to people; people who are visible to me. Who can I blame for being unnoticeable? I am only an introvert. I know an introvert, who prefers chatting to ‘face-to-face’ interaction. “Chicken!” They call me, because I become two different persons: Fearful when […]
Agbekoya – Poetry
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Here comes the morning sun, Agbekoya on his way. Accompanied by his friends, Hoe, Cutlass, and shovel; Strange songs of a war he heard. The dagger pierced his heart, The nomads spilled his blood. Right on his lover, he fell; Strangers took his soul away. His daughters defiled, His friends were helpless. Cows valued than […]
Night – Poetry
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Night is mother, Wide and dark, luring me into her deep. In her arms I seek solace for the week; Mother hides me from my darkness, When I’m at the mercy of my weakness. Mother told me darkness is nothing to fear, You tasted her in my womb when death was near. An end was […]
Unforgettable Footprints – Poetry
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Like a flower filled with nectar, Like a bee you caught my attention. Your voice soft and warm, infused in me a deep sensation. I have known so many women whose shadows have been swallowed by my mind’s darkness. My heart longed to have you next to me, but your friends were closer than my […]
Home
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I never really had a reason to believe in love, but that was before we met. Like all things, it was meant to be a day like the rest. Then, you came smiling and my world began spinning. You were lost and you needed directions “Hey” You said, and out went my senses. You see, […]
One Day – Poetry
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One day, I’ll let go. I’ll let go of the rope that is tied firmly around your waist. I’ll let go of the rope that tears my palms leaving long gashes that drip red sweat. I’ll leave the rope that hurts me as I try to pull you out of the black hole that has […]