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Tag: poetry
Terrorism
Some thoughts on the importance of language in creating values in this troubled world.
FireFlies
Exploring human relationships and the impact we have on each other as we move through our lives.
On Becoming a Centenarian
A newly-minted centenarian expresses her gratitude for her life.
Seeds of Resilience
Resilience and hope for the new generation to rise up against the corrupt system in Nigeria and indeed other African societies.
the sacrificing poet
A poet who sacrifices his own life for his own truth while the ones he loves watch on.
Eggs sunny side up
Explores how we deal with losing someone and the way we create ghosts out of loneliness.
I Know I’m Diseased
There is one disease we all have and for which, at least for now, there is no cure.
Winter’s Silver Lining
The catalyst responsible for the beauty of winter, a season dreaded by many but loved by some. Brings focus to the beauty of the season.
Surprise Christmas Gifts
A young girl receives a Christmas surprise.
Misandroid 2.0
Words drop, disconnect and die
as the babbling blather breaks.
Love Poem
Conveys a desire to coalesce with love in its purity.
I like to be unpredictable too!
Come over here.
A little closer.
Naturally
Death has long been one of the foundational pillars of poetry throughout the ages and this poem carries on this illustrious tradition.
Choreia*
Why can’t anyone sympathize with her wish to dance?
A Locked Door Being Tried
Mediates on the endless retreat into the self of someone who’s experienced the violent loss of their parents.