Tag: <span>africa</span>

POETRY

DUMB, DOOMED

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 1, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7912" align="aligncenter" width="357"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Dumb, Doomed][/caption]Would you because I am your father Fail to tell me my scrotum is exposed To the menacing gaze of scorn? Would you because...

POETRY

WARDROBE OF NUDITY

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 29, 2013July 22, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7833" align="aligncenter" width="422"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Wardrobe of Nudity][/caption]She proclaims her identity As a lady of substance and beauty But I pity her ignorance She dons priceless wardrobe of nudity Nonchalant...

POETRY

NIGERIA’S CHAINS, OUR CHALLENGE!

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 26, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7775" align="aligncenter" width="410"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Nigeria's Chains, Our Challenge!][/caption]Trials are the lineaments of great nations Giants are grown by strife Gains and trophies are sure after troubles. Africa's giant shall...

POETRY

FOR HER GRACE CHILD

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 25, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7754" align="aligncenter" width="369"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Her Grace Child][/caption]Tears filled mama's eyes Fears of narrowing bones and the sun Her grace child giggles in her hands - favourite pet Never will...

POETRY

AND I WROTE IT FOR YOU

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 21, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7621" align="aligncenter" width="361"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [And I Wrote This For You][/caption]In the beginning was the word, Now are these words: ...weep not... Men know themselves when not ripe, And you...

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WELLS OF OUR FATHERS

Oppong Clifford BenjaminSeptember 20, 2013August 26, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7637" align="aligncenter" width="385"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Wells Of Our Fathers][/caption]Holes dug with beak of loves Papa worked hands of no gloves Rain and sun were no weather Days and nights were...

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NIGERIA OF MY DREAM

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 13, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7526" align="alignnone" width="422"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Nigeria Of My Dream][/caption]I weep in fear I feel dim. It’s so drear Longing for a ray of light To make it come out bright...

POETRY

TAKE A STROLL

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 11, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7466" align="aligncenter" width="435"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Take A Stroll][/caption] Before you close your eyes And bow out in grandeur Before you cease to know That the sun rises to keep the...

POETRY

MY VOICE (by Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize 2013 winner Madu Chisom Kingdavid)

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 2, 2013July 22, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7266" align="aligncenter" width="396"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [MY VOICE (by Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize 2013 winner Madu Chisom Kingdavid)][/caption] My voice is the libations Of our penury's liberation Poured in the heart...

POETRY

DEMOCRACY

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 30, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7132" align="aligncenter" width="401"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Democracy][/caption]Democracy In my country Is a demo gone crazy Like a drunk it is hazy Staggering as if lazy My country Making its own dictionary...

Tag: africa

DUMB, DOOMED

WARDROBE OF NUDITY

NIGERIA’S CHAINS, OUR CHALLENGE!

FOR HER GRACE CHILD

AND I WROTE IT FOR YOU

WELLS OF OUR FATHERS

NIGERIA OF MY DREAM

TAKE A STROLL

MY VOICE (by Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize 2013 winner Madu Chisom Kingdavid)

DEMOCRACY

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