Category: <span>POETRY</span>

POETRY

ONTOP THIS HEART

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 10, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9606" align="aligncenter" width="421"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Ontop This Heart][/caption]Its mad here The skies portray rotten debris An awkward assembly, very sour to the chastity in Magdalene A heart is drifting away...

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LOST

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 9, 2014July 16, 2017

A group of misguided folksTread steadily down time's slopesChanting in their misguided mindsA song for misguided soulsAnd chirping tunes, they rescind Incredibly, they succeeded most of the JourneyLeaders trading blames,...

POETRY

I GAVE MYSELF AWAY…

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 9, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9600" align="aligncenter" width="365"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [I Gave Myself Away][/caption]I gave myself away in your cold arms where I felt no warmth in your cold arms where I felt no harm...

POETRY

2015: A SHARP BEND

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 9, 2014July 22, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9593" align="aligncenter" width="375"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [2015 A Sharp Bend][/caption] For Nigerians 2015 is a date with fate Across the nation, it is on every tongue On the tabloids, it...

POETRY

GREAT HAIKU MOMENTS

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 8, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9599" align="aligncenter" width="375"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Great Haiku Moments][/caption] I. Ticking strokes excites New beginnings Moonlight dims II. Last day of the year Limps off Old ties passing III. (Mirror Haiku)...

POETRY

WE SHOOK THE EARTH

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 8, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9609" align="aligncenter" width="401"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [We Shook The Earth][/caption]We struck the earth with stainless deW. Emperors drawn swords, but we versed their wrath to fleE. Samson boasted of strength; but...

POETRY

TWIN’S TALE: A CONVERSATION

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 8, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9610" align="aligncenter" width="393"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Twin's Tale][/caption] Kenny: He exited fast Through the back door Taiwo, did you see him? I never saw his shoes! Taiwo: He left before I...

POETRY

TINY DETAILS

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 7, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9587" align="aligncenter" width="394"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Tiny Details][/caption] Open your eyes And you will see That in all "eyes" You can find "see" That says "yes" Crossing the "t" And dotting...

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WE SHALL LEAVE…

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 7, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9583" align="aligncenter" width="438"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [We Shall Leave...][/caption] We shall leave with a backpack of deeds We shall leave for our loved ones, a heart full of grief We shall...

POETRY

WHO WANTS LEMONS?

Words Rhymes & RhythmJanuary 7, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9577" align="aligncenter" width="437"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Who Wants Lemons?][/caption] You were raised on lemons, For Life's malicious demons Would not let oranges grow: Killed Papa's plants, every row! Your mother made...

Category: POETRY

ONTOP THIS HEART

LOST

I GAVE MYSELF AWAY…

2015: A SHARP BEND

GREAT HAIKU MOMENTS

WE SHOOK THE EARTH

TWIN’S TALE: A CONVERSATION

TINY DETAILS

WE SHALL LEAVE…

WHO WANTS LEMONS?

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