Look
Look, I’m calm, I’m not armed But I have a voice –a very faint voice But please hear me out before I pass out. Look, look again, I am bleeding Bleeding virtues and morality away But I still have conscience–thinning out… Look,through the windows into the streets See how many are clueless and unaware Trading … Continue reading Look
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The Beauty
I like to dress in shirt and trouser Or suit with it fitted trouser But not as much as native wears Kampala, ankara, lace and others Gone were days i tho’t shirt and trouser When it is wore it is pretter Ankara wrist-watch with stylish fila Oh i have killed the lookers If it is … Continue reading The Beauty
My Songless Song
NIGERIA IS 57. IT WILL BE BAD OF US TO NEGLECT THE FACT THAT WE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD. THAT’S WHY I’VE DECIDED TO POUR OUT MY MIND THROUGH THIS POEM MY SONGLESS SONG Conjoined. Cultivated. Fertilized. Fruitless. The soil in my womb, Have refused to grow lilies. Listen to my songless song. Fertility … Continue reading My Songless Song
Arise o Compatriots
Arise oh compatriots have we decided to wake our forefathers Nigeria call obey when we don’t even respect traffic light To serve our father’s land and everybody is traveling out With love and strength and faith with recession and poverty all around The labour of our heroes past has been covered with corruption Shall … Continue reading Arise o Compatriots
Kismet 15
Femi immediately retrieved his hand from the recorder and stared at Annie. “What?” “I left the motel at 11:00pm and used my key to get into the house. I knew he would be in the study so I went there…but he was already dead” she explained as Femi stared at her. “I don’t believe you” … Continue reading Kismet 15
Love Beyond Reason 5
The next call Ugochi received was from Frederick. “Hi.” “Hello dear,” he answered. “I just received a very distressing call from Ijay some minutes ago. She said it seemed your man saw us together the other day.” “Yes, I think he did. It’s not confirmed yet but he’s been acting very strange. I think that … Continue reading Love Beyond Reason 5
Kismet 14
“Please, what’s the time?” Femi asked when he was with his escort. “Are you tired already, detective?” “No, I just want to know what time it is” “Well” the young man said coming to a halt. “You don’t need to…your next suspect” he said as Femi sighed and entered the room. The room was set … Continue reading Kismet 14
Irresistible
As he knelt before the Altar Feeling like Judas Iscariot His thoughts wandering… His mind pondering… His head wondering… Immersed in reminiscences It came like vivid pictures Showing on a Cinema Screen All his promises resounding Reverberating in his head He tried to keep his pact She came unannounced to him Luscious and Seductive in … Continue reading Irresistible
Yet Another Date
I was fourteen and I had just gotten into Senior Secondary School, the first time a man told me I was beautiful. I was ecstatic; nothing else mattered in the world. I began to make efforts to make myself look more beautiful for him. I remember using excessive amount of white powder on my face … Continue reading Yet Another Date
Love Beyond Reason 4
The next day Ugochi was in the office when Ijay’s call came through. She debated telling her about the happenings of last night for just a moment before making her decision. The matter was weighing so much on her mind, she needed to confide in someone. “Hey girl,” she said into the receiver. “How are … Continue reading Love Beyond Reason 4
Kismet 13
Femi was shocked. Chief Okafor had not only been a cruel man but was, in reality, a wolf in sheep’s clothing: a chameleon. “Did you report to the police about the murder?” He asked as she bent her head to the right and fixed her tear-filled eyes on Femi. “I couldn’t” “He threatened you? You … Continue reading Kismet 13
Python Dance
Adaeze was frightened due to the ‘huge python dance’ that would happen in Owerri soon. She was afraid because she thought that that which happened in Aba might happen in Owerri – how the huge python had multitude for meal. So she slowly let her lacrimal pour out tears, which crawled down her cheeks. Emotional … Continue reading Python Dance
At The Steps
Soon she will walk through that door The sunlight will accompany her its rays will dance about the lines of her dress Her eyes will beguile me soft, brown; incandescent with heat Roses at her feet. My love will peak rising with every tide of her feet. Before today I have asked myself Questions; … Continue reading At The Steps
Love Beyond Reason 3
But it had happened. It is a fact and the action can never be reversed. She will forever have it in mind that Ikem hit her, she could never forget it in a million years; and the love between them is forever tainted as a result of tonight’s happenings. She couldn’t fathom the reason behind … Continue reading Love Beyond Reason 3
Kismet 12
The name kept recurring in Femi’s head as he entered the next room. Annabel had been like a daughter to the Okafors from what he had observed and she seemed just as bereaved as the others. She had not been at home at the time of the murder but she had an alibi: she had … Continue reading Kismet 12