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

THE UNRIGHTEOUS CLIMAX

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 8, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7400" align="aligncenter" width="415"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Unrighteous Climax][/caption]1. To find our stolen Peace, we light the torch of war. Until War carries a flamy head, we can't find Peace. Arrogant...

POETRY

THE EARTH IS ANGRY WITH US

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 7, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7318" align="aligncenter" width="377"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Earth Is Angry With Us][/caption]The volcanoes are on it again! Selling 'hell' on earth If we survive the rain the sea will come The...

POETRY

TO MY UNBORN by Oku-ola Abiola Paul

Oku-ola Abiola PaulSeptember 7, 2013August 28, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7319" align="aligncenter" width="372"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [To My Unborn][/caption]Please come quickly Mummy awaits you Daily she prays fervently That her dream, of you, comes through Do not delay Mummy is so...

POETRY

ON BENDED KNEES I PAY HOMAGE

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 7, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7314" align="aligncenter" width="359"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [On Bended Knees I Pay Homage][/caption]The sight of dawn stares happinessIn the belly of the farmerDusk brings the hunter joy beyond compareÀṣàkẹ́ ẹlẹ́yinjúẹgẹ́The radiance of...

POETRY

TO WHOM SHOULD WE TURN

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 6, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7320" align="aligncenter" width="430"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [To Whom Should We Turn][/caption]Spills of gunshots and flows of blood Were all we heard and all we saw Of brothers, now dead and gone...

POETRY

RAINBOWS IN THE SHADES

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 6, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7315" align="aligncenter" width="446"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Rainbow In The Shades][/caption]Can you predict in which form the cloud will appear? No, my dear. Though the sun will always rise, Can you predict...

POETRY

UNWRITTEN LOVER

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 6, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7322" align="aligncenter" width="390"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Unwritten Lover][/caption]A minute ago I came from the well Where cheeks were swelling Eyes bright with gladness For a glimpse, a second, I watched Your...

POETRY

A STUDENT NEEDS A STEADY MIND

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 5, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7309" align="aligncenter" width="343"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [A Student Needs A Steady Mind][/caption]A student needs a steady mind to cope Psychologically balanced to carry on For days my academics had stood still...

POETRY

UNASSAILABLE FAITH

Oppong Clifford BenjaminSeptember 5, 2013August 26, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7321" align="aligncenter" width="425"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Unassailable Faith][/caption]Let the sky fall and crumble We remain in the rumble In the teeth of death, we won't grumble Come flying arrows, no tumble...

POETRY

ECHOES

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 5, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7312" align="aligncenter" width="411"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Echoes][/caption]Peace! Peace! Peace! The voice of the strange Echoes in the dark Blank faces They grope in the dark In search of invincible peace A...

“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

THE UNRIGHTEOUS CLIMAX

THE EARTH IS ANGRY WITH US

TO MY UNBORN by Oku-ola Abiola Paul

ON BENDED KNEES I PAY HOMAGE

TO WHOM SHOULD WE TURN

RAINBOWS IN THE SHADES

UNWRITTEN LOVER

A STUDENT NEEDS A STEADY MIND

UNASSAILABLE FAITH

ECHOES

CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE: ‘BREATHE’ [ISSUE 5, VOL. 1 | JUN, 2025]

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