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Day: June 19, 2016

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ROSY-TOONS by Yugo Gabriel Egboluche

Yugo Gabriel EgbolucheJune 19, 2016July 15, 2017
You send me into a trance riding on wheels as chariots never doubting I be the prince reeling charms meant for patriots when rosy winds allowed a prance; and wallets...
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BLACKBOARDS by Ojembe Victor

Ojembe VictorJune 19, 2016July 15, 2017
I dreamt they drew on us Taking turn with chalks We stood rigid like blackboards Slaves with no selfhood Our skin too black For their albino eyes Their crystal blue...
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BLEEDING HEARTS by Cletus Nnaemeka

Cletus NnaemekaJune 19, 2016July 22, 2017
Where do we go from here? Being ONE is what we preach. But we still live in fear. Harmony is what we teach. But nothing is being fair. Nigeria! Nigeria!!...
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CLANDESTINE LOVERS by Prince Nwachukwu

Prince NwachukwuJune 19, 2016July 16, 2017
He stares endlessly at her with winks She tries to resume his stares at her He discovers her eyes have been steadily at him Then they smile as their sights...
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THE CHARGES AGAINST ME by Michael Inioluwa Oladele

Michael Inioluwa OladeleJune 19, 2016July 15, 2017
They sent me to prison They say I cover the sins of the righteous and reveal the truth of the liars; but am just a small boy called Silas putting...
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BLASPHEMY by Jesse Asonze

Jesse AsonzeJune 19, 2016July 22, 2017
You call it blasphemy When they are looking for an excuse To behead our loved ones They call it blasphemy This country is sitting on a keg of gunpowder Because...
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AFRIKA THE SLEEPING GIANT by Ololade Akinlabi

Ololade AkinlabiJune 19, 2016July 15, 2017
Far from home..... Beyond the sea is where we reside Where shivering usher out Our glowing teeth not to smile But to beckon to the frigid weather Our complexion is...

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