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Title: AS I STROKE MY CHIN HAIRS
Author: JOSEPH WODO
Genre: POETRY
No. of Pages: 32
Year: 2019
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Joseph Wodo's As I Stroke My Chin Hairs is a collection of poems that take readers inside the mind of a Nigerian millennial whose philosophy must compete with ever-changing societal values and internal turmoil.
"As I Stroke my Chin Hairs might seem just like a poet’s testament to his personal experiences. It has done more than that. It uses the poet as a backdrop to discuss bigger social and political issues, delving into topics of identity, life, nationalism, love, and adolescence." – Eugene Yakubu
Joseph Wodo is a Lagos based Nigerian writer from Delta state, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Landmark University, Nigeria. Joseph began writing poetry in 2012, and he has utilized opportunities, networks, and experiences to maximize his knowledge of poetry writing. Read more about him HERE.
Great work. I love ”Her dance” ”come sister and tell me your life” and ” let’s pretend”. I think you write better when describing situations you’ve once experienced. Sincerely though i wasn’t really captured by the nationalistic poems, you can work more on finding ways to relate or express yourself better when writing about secular topics.. Bravo!