Musings
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“New School” — A Poem by Chima Daniel
Welcome to my lecture hall,my lecture hall of affection.I’m Professor “Love made easy”.I promise to be the manto help you find your man.I’m not here to give you hopeor teach…
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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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“Invisible Man in Suit” — A Poem by Ayanfee
He entered and walked majestically, In his beautiful black suit, Acting all cool and gentle. Unseen by every one, He walked past those in the reception waiting to be attended…
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“Reversed World” — A Poem by Emmanuel Ogbebute
In strength and weakness we twirl In the river bed of uneasiness we swirl Relished rigorously in reversable motions Contrary to the cosmic series or settings. Dawn rises to signal…
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“Murderer” — A Poem by Tobe Davis
Like the dawn of a new day, I slept, and woke up All new and transformed. Evil occupies my subconscious, And I am on a spree; Killing anyone on my…
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“I Am” — A Poem by Dortman
I am the Yoruba demon that speaks in tongues, like the owl that sees the day in the middle of the night. I am the night watchman that sees no…
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“English Textbook” — A Poem by Sam Petros
I could still See the road Which led me away from you Still laid out gently The memories of my steps away from you still play in my brain Memo…
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“Field of Mud” — A Poem by Zoe
The pit pattering has stopped The roof now knows silence No more tiny drops on its head. The grass welcomes the wetness With a glowing green, With each leaf making…
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“Books Should Be Sold” — A Poem by Kingsleythepoet
Books should be sold But to who? To people who prefer to download Including him, her and you? To a generation That undervalues education Prefers to look Than to touch…
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“Son of the Soil” — A Poem by Sam Petros
I did not come here by foot, my head brushed the brown earth under my mother’s thigh—when I made my grand entry through her. Our blood stained the green grass,…
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“Gradually” — A Poem by Chima Daniel
Gradually we become old our hearts get cold weakness shines bold then we do as we are told. Gradually we terminate haste disseminate waste incriminate taste and eliminate chaste. Gradually…
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“Is God a Control Freak?” — A Poem by Chima Daniel
“You’ll burn in hell” said the preacher, “if you don’t repent.” “Repent from what?” I asked. “From what we call wrong.” What is wrong with ‘wrong’, when saints are extreme…
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