Words Rhymes & Rhythm

“History Books Cannot Be Trusted, So We Must Write Our Own Stories…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Nana Sule

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“The Future of African Poetry Fills Me With So Much Urgency…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Adedayo Agarau

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“The Writer’s Primary Duty Is To Write And Be True To The Story Or Subject Of Their Writing“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Iquo DianaAbasi

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“The Craft Of Poetry Writing Is Rooted In The Pursuit Of One’s Voice”: A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine ‘Migration’ Issue Interview with Ayomide Bayowa

POETRY

SHE IS NOT PERFECT

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 14, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10099" align="aligncenter" width="330"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [She Is Not Perfect][/caption]She is not perfect But her eyes stole the colours of rainbow They lights up my skies on happy days Parabolic beauty...

POETRY

LOST CHILDHOOD

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 13, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10083" align="aligncenter" width="356"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Lost Childhood][/caption]I see them roaming daily in my neighbourhood children with childhood yanked off discarded like orange peels decorating our filthy streets Bit by bit...

POETRY

LAGOS NA GON-GON

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 13, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10082" align="aligncenter" width="423"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Lagos Na Gon-Gon][/caption]Mai pipul A don land fo Lagos Di niu ples wia a go De vaibret. Mai pipul A don land fo Lagos Dem...

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ABACHA

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 13, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10081" align="aligncenter" width="407"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Abacha][/caption] Here in Yorubaland I meet Ifeoma who says she is Igbo NYSC brought us both to Western Nigeria She is so African, light skinned...

POETRY

BROKEN PICTURE

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 12, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10067" align="aligncenter" width="389"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Broken Picture][/caption]Yesterday, I was there when the sun danced in glee awakening our lonely hearts to a strange tune that charmed our thoughts Yesterday, I...

POETRY

A LITTLE MISTAKE

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 12, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10066" align="aligncenter" width="422"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [A Little Mistake][/caption]A little mistake and a man fell off a cliff of thoughts A little mistake and a tear exposed the eyes to a...

POETRY

THE ASUU FESTIVAL

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 12, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10068" align="aligncenter" width="415"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The ASUU Festival][/caption]The gods do not take fattened cows They feed on human dreams A biennial festival of shame At the temple of knowledge Its...

POETRY

HER EXPERIENCE by Oku-ola Abiola Paul

Oku-ola Abiola PaulFebruary 11, 2014August 28, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10054" align="aligncenter" width="424"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Her Experience][/caption]First, it was her uncle Her teacher was next Now she’s used to the struggle None can be as painful as the first She...

POETRY

A MOTHER’S LAMENT

Alozor Michael IkechukwuFebruary 11, 2014August 21, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10052" align="aligncenter" width="469"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [A Mother's Lament][/caption]My wilted breast did suckle you Your haven was my broken back Toiled day and night to comfort you With you strapped tightly...

POETRY

DEAR DAD

Words Rhymes & RhythmFebruary 11, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="473"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Dear Dad][/caption] Holding your finger I learnt to walk Imitating your speech I learnt to talk Whenever I was down you gave me mirth On...

“History Books Cannot Be Trusted, So We Must Write Our Own Stories…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Nana Sule

“The Future of African Poetry Fills Me With So Much Urgency…“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Adedayo Agarau

“The Writer’s Primary Duty Is To Write And Be True To The Story Or Subject Of Their Writing“ | A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Interview with Iquo DianaAbasi

“The Craft Of Poetry Writing Is Rooted In The Pursuit Of One’s Voice”: A CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine ‘Migration’ Issue Interview with Ayomide Bayowa

SHE IS NOT PERFECT

LOST CHILDHOOD

LAGOS NA GON-GON

ABACHA

BROKEN PICTURE

A LITTLE MISTAKE

THE ASUU FESTIVAL

HER EXPERIENCE by Oku-ola Abiola Paul

A MOTHER’S LAMENT

DEAR DAD

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