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Inomah, Charles on April 15th, 2011
A writer’s mind is like a glowing bulb,
Electrified by what it feels,
If it feels, thoughts flow like a river Nile,
With a tool of silence, they are mine.
In simple words, it comes alive,
After which it leaves a parting gift,
Imaginations, [...]
Read More Glowing mind
sambright on April 12th, 2011
This is oasis! A place of knowledge wrest. Where we glean vital thoughts from the best. Sucking off nutrients never seen Yet in evergreen scene.
This is oasis! Our Canaan! We worked,we walked those paths Dreaded but [...]
Read More This is oasis!
Inomah, Charles on February 10th, 2011
A precious gem that glitters bright Never spotless buried in the dark, Just as a star twinkles in the sky Your beauty stands out in a crowd, [...]
Read More INFATUATED WHISPERS
neo-lite on February 9th, 2011
It’s been a long time I frolick’d with you. A long time since I went on the quest, Seeking out the missing pieces of my self-expression. Did I miss you? Yeah. Like a man would a favorite mistress, Promises made and broken, [...]
Read More My Love, My Passion
treasured1 on February 9th, 2011
BLESSED PEOPLE If I am set for the world again Told to come and meet people First to you my thanks will rain And to many more I would topple
For I was down and bound You came raising [...]
Read More IT’S NEVER LATE
writefight on February 6th, 2011
Her looks had an alluring glow
Mind was set and ready to blow
I knew the choices yet took the chances
Because it had a mold
And I supposed myself bold
Until I got a rebuff so cold
I recoiled in a sullen fold
[...]
Read More WAGER MY GOLD
neo-lite on January 31st, 2011
sunset obscured by rain clouds
moon and stars conceal’d by same
frogs and crickets make a symphony
TV and laughter cause a cacophony
Continue reading Solitude
Johnson Bankole on January 27th, 2011
To err is human, only to the transgressor
To forgive is divine, only for a day
Call for justice is injustice to the aggressor
So the legal eagle will defend
Continue reading A field day of revenge
Tee Akindele on January 3rd, 2011
I have friends who love me, In this wise, I accord most of them merit. In thick and thin, some ‘ve been there really Yet it’s only within a human limit. [...]
Read More God-Friend
Tee Akindele on December 28th, 2010
I remember that night We took a leisurely walk around the estate, The dim street lights and soft shadows Crafted by effect, a flirty twilight. [...]
Read More Pop in the night breeze
Tee Akindele on December 12th, 2010
The other day, you knew just what I was thinking As I mused over my visage in front of the mirror You embraced me from behind And pressed ageless kisses to my head I savored the mild sting, as stubs [...]
Read More Ageless Love
Uche Okonkwo on May 23rd, 2010
You know all the reasons. You know not to do it. But even as dissuading voices Echo through your inner places You know you have succumbed.
Your poison whispers your name, You embrace the velvet trance. The rhythm [...]
Read More THE PULL
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