Love Poems
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“Destructive Loneliness” — A Poem by Nelson Dominic Ikpendu
I found him searching for the beauty in the bins Looking for gold filled with maggots. I saw him feasting in the company of flies Oh, what a beautiful sight!…
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“All I Ever Wanted” — A Poem by Chima Daniel
All I ever wanted was your love, finding my shredded heart in the valley of despair. All I ever wanted was your touch soothing my troubled soul in the sea…
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“All I Also Wanted” — A Poem by Kingsleythepoet
Don’t call me a chameleon I didn’t betray I only went astray On an endless journey to Camelot. Not long your news spread Amongst the neighbours How your legs were…
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“A Plea for Another Chance” — A Poem by Blessing Chinenye David
With my hands attached to yours, And with my eyes direct to yours, With my knees on the floor, And with a live love flower on my hands. With tears…
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“Men Too Feel” — A Poem by Classifiedé
She left me by the door, dulled No contact for months, yet her sad eyes haunt my nights, Her painful whisper, I’m tired, plays time and again in my mind…
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“My Last Fight” — A Poem by Blessing Chinenye David
The call of my country I must answer. The call of my country I must obey. My father’s land I must serve and save. I vowed to serve with all…
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“Àdùké” — A Poem by Olukorede Badejo
A game only two can play Tell me, Àdùké Are you ready to say with me With our hands joined as one As we seal our hearts in words And…
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“The Snowy Little Angels” — A Poem by Blessing Chinenye David
“Kudos to the little ones! Kudos to the little ones!” Just like an angel so tender, harmless and innocent On this night I sit and stare To my surprise such…
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“Gone” — A Poem by Classifiede
I’m tired, defeat has reached out, and I gladly shake its hand in a welcome, The heaviness in my chest, Too much to bear, The mind reeling, taking twists and…
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“Can I Trust You?” — A Love Poem by Christiana Jayeoba
Roses are red Violets are blue It takes two to tango Can I trust you? I am the lone lily swaying in the breeze of the valley I shake the…
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“For Your Eyes Only” — A Poem by Prince Will 👁️
Dear Rejoice; I plead that you open your mind, For in here are answers you’ll find; I’ll tell you the story of your father, Not of the man you now…
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“I’m a Whore” — A Poem by Anne David O.
I have seen the thighs Of music, sounds and beats; I have played with The flat breast of the great piano; I have sucked life out The slender curved trumpet;…
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“Soul Provider” — A Poem by Nelson Dominic Ikpendu
I see you wearing an empty smile Trying so hard to cover your tears I can sense your loneliness from a thousand miles …the pain gathered from past years. I…
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“Some Happiness is Toxic” — A Poem by Courage C. Elliot
I wish it didn’t come to this. I know you’re pained, you’re pissed. But from the start, we both knew; ‘Twas clear enough that this won’t last. It was too…
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“Tested Taste” — A Love Poem by Chima Daniel
Oh! How I long for another bite after the first, second and third bite. Oh! How I crave for the sweet drink that made me forgot every other drink. My…
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“Dear Ifemi” — A Poem by Precious Cole
Dear Ifemi, I know you can perceive the sizzling aroma, Of my mouth-watering meal? I’ve anointed my body, And its sparkles will lift your spirit, I’ve also made my hair…
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“Lady in Red” — A Poem by Nelson Dominic Ikpendu
Straight from the heavens, she was sent to Earth An angel of mortal birth. A bright path, her heart led Such is this lady in red. As she walked down…
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“Don’t Call Me Back” — A Poem by Ayoade Jesumbo John
You said you got another man, You said it’s not me again, Àdùnní, please don’t do this to me, I am insanely lost in your heart, Don’t leave me here…
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“Mine” — A Poem by Anne David O.
I want to tell Your smile how beautiful It appears on your beautiful face. I’m jealous of the sun, When it shines on Your shimmering skin. But the battering beat…
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