If only, if only
we knew what it was
the meaning of life
and what it does.
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Breath(e) In Makoko Slums | a CỌ́N-SCÌÒ poem by Ishola Joshua
her body speaks a language every fatherless home
in Makoko slums understands. The staple of fatherless children
is hardness, since the breadwinner has been baked by fate
Postpartum | a CỌ́N-SCÌÒ poem by Elizabeth Akinsehinwa
I forgot how to inhale,
And the silence I felt,
Grew louder than his cries.
Resurgence | a CỌ́N-SCÌÒ poem by Ferdinand Emmanuel Somtochukwu
Tell me, why cling to what drags your feet
when you can rise—seven times, and again?
Just—
pause.
Pause.
Ode To the Discography of Your Becoming | a CỌ́N-SCÌÒ poem by Olobo Ejile
Life will teach you that this
is the discography of your becoming, with
albums & EPs of chaos, & there is nothing
you can do about it, except to take a deep breath
CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Unveils the “Breathe” Issue, Inviting Readers to Pause and Reflect
Through a diverse collection of poetry, prose, art, and photography, contributors offer vivid glimpses into what it truly means to breathe.
Sober Breath | a CỌ́N-SCÌÒ art by Victor Adebayo Meye
Each brushstroke whispers of resilience, grace, and an inner world untouched by noise — a moment of spiritual exhale suspended on textured paper.
THE TOY | a poem by Johan T.K. Salihu
So, this is what happens when you steal someone’s toy:
You might become a thief and have a life with no joy.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Share Your Creativity in CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine’s ‘BREATHE’ Issue (June 2025)
What does it mean to BREATHE? 🤔 CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE Issue 5, Vol 1 (June 2025) dives deep into this vital act. We’re seeking your poetry, prose, articles, and visuals on this universal concept. Submit by June 15th!
Resonant Voices: Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize
Michael Agunbiade is the Winner of the 2024 Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) with Ehiorobo Derek and Eliongema Udofia as runners-up.