MY AFRICAN IDENTITY
I arrived cryingBaba called me AveMama called me ShagbakwaseThe Church called me Blessing. Baba called me AveAsking God to keep … Continue reading MY AFRICAN IDENTITY
Category: Poetry
MY IDENTITY
I’m more than the:Location of my homeColour of my skinLanguage I speak. Location of my home?Pever u BaliLanguage I speak?My … Continue reading MY IDENTITY
AFRICA
Who I’m I?I am the great irokoRooted in traditionPlanted by Aondu I am the great IrokoNature’s giftPlanted by AonduHome to … Continue reading AFRICA
PANTOUM
For this week and next, I will be writing some pantoum poems which were inspired by the African Writers Development … Continue reading PANTOUM
MEN IN UNIFORM 2
Ears deafened by your slapsMy eyes, you tore outMy breath? Seized by tear gasThe only offense I committed is:I work … Continue reading MEN IN UNIFORM 2
MEN IN UNIFORM
Men in uniformMeant to protect usFrom armed robbersBut they rob us insteadOf our lives and freedom Brutalized and harassed dailyBy … Continue reading MEN IN UNIFORM
RESTORED
Like the cool taste of waterRefreshing you at the right moment. Like a beautiful melodyMoving your feet to the dance … Continue reading RESTORED
TEARS
You hummed and hawwedThe littlest of thingsNow your evening has comeAnd you’re leftWith a truck load of regrets. Continue reading TEARS
FORWARD EVER 2
In this stratosphere, life is in phasesSo we move, slowly but surely One step at a time. Continue reading FORWARD EVER 2
FORWARD EVER
We’ll keep running the raceWe’ll keep setting the paceUntil alas, we win the crownThen we’ll strut along the lawnChanting, VICTORIA … Continue reading FORWARD EVER
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