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“Monsters You Made” — A Poem by Pendullum
You push us down repeatedly,Then walk all over us with glee.You disrespect us openly; playing on our intelligence like we have no clue.Thirty-six million has turned to snake food,When did…
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“Pick Your Worries” — A Poem by Epiphany
A cube of sugarmakes their cup of tea;wrinkled or ironed out flat,Naira notes must change hands. “In another life maybe,I could don cheap shadesand not have to look the part—and…
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“Abiku: You Lived for This” — A Poem by Will Smith Obidi
You care for the mobThe things I’d do for love;Death by a thousand wordsYou’d take for this acceptance. Life is a man dancing to his death.My life is you dancing…
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“Nigeria” — A Poem by Bianca Kate Orieku
Everywhere, cries and crisisHeads bow in submissionPoverty rears its ugly headCovid has left its mark. The fatal blow has left her strugglingFor breath which isn’t forthcomingHer people cry in agonyWatching…
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“It is Easy” — A Poem by Chima Daniel
Blame me, defame me, inflame me! It is easy to nail me, … nail me to my cross and your cross and their crosses… for the deeds of our cravings…
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“Faces” — A Poem by Chima Daniel
Beautiful faces everyday we see, found in different places smiling with ease for free. Ugly faces fighting hard to win, comparing different races to a particular kind of skin. New…
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“What Happens Now?” — A Poem by Psychic
What happens when you find out That I’m not the son you thought I was That I had trouble with my spirituality That I fought my demons alone. What happens…
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“Life is Wonderful” — A Poem by Davine
A kind act,A caring smile;That makes the worldA better place. Inspiring,Encouraging;Words alone can give us comfortIn an otherwise painful world. It may be unfair.Yes! We all know!Yet, there is hope,If…
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“Time” — A Poem by Ayanfee
Time, the one who waits for no man. The one who runs without hearing the word “GO”. Time, the one who respects no man, Neither the rich nor the poor,…
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“Enough” — A Poem by Prince Will 👁️
Sirens wailing…Men running…Young girl down…Rape… violence… Crime…Tale of all times.Why?…Pain and outcries. Trespassing in private zones,Deaf to her tearful moans;Twenty-two years was her age,A sorrowful damage. Bleeding body on the…
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“This is Not the End” — A Poem by Meka Wrights
Darkness hovers like a blanket Insecurities lace my sky like the scars lace my skin. I am a shadow of my own body. A stranger even to my own soul.…
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“If I Be a Book” — A Poem by Anne David O.
If I’m a book My soul would be trapped On each leaf. If I’m a book I would breath At the turn of each leaf. If I’m a book I…
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“Existence is Transportation” — A Poem by Mb Banks
Oh Lord, which is the right vehicle That leads to my destined place? Decades ago, I took off in a three-wheeled carriage, With my backpack piggybacked on my back, I…
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“Pleaded Love” — A Poem by Zenny Lawls
So helpless you make me feel My emotions are not willing to flee Deceit cannot be escaped But not all love is fake Love to you might be a game…
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“Lagbaja” — A Poem by Chukwujekwu Mbanefo Chukwuewenite
It is the day that has been froth with anticipationThere is a confluence of kings and queens from every nook and crannyThe powers that be were gathered like cloudsThe lords…
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“Who I Am” — A Poem by Prince Will 👁️
I own a mansion, But you will find me in a hut; A king-sized bed, But I sleep on the floor. I believe in miracles, But not in waiting for…
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“Troubled Waters” — A Poem by Prince Will 👁️
She was alone when they came, With their beastly aim, Defiling a young dame, As though she was theirs to claim. Men with no shame, Who cannot be made tame;…
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“The Ones You Share Crumbs With” — A Poem by Zoe
Life may be round But oftentimes, it is riddled with holes Which are often fit into by our beloveds The ones we share crumbs with. That night when you were…
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“Phenomenal” — A Poem by Alabi Tosin
You rule your world You are a rare type of your kind Let me prove your worth I’m amazed at your make up: Your prowess is plausible Your touch of…
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