Thanks to all who wish me happy birthday For all the love display I wish to send my appreciation You all deserve a standing ovation Thanks to all who wish me long life With no strife I wish you success Coupled with mercy and goodness Thanks to all who wish me prosperity Coupled with longevity… Continue reading THANKS TO ALL WHO WISH ME… by Osoba Taiwo Peter
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IT WAS AUGUST… by Akinbayo Wahab
Yesterday, It was August, first day. Many mouths rejoiced and pray Over the coming of a little me. All were happy and thankful except me Staring at the things I could not see. Today, I’m happy to have hip and hurray That left your lips to come my way. These wishes I know are good,… Continue reading IT WAS AUGUST… by Akinbayo Wahab
57 BIRTHDAY SHOES FOR JOLLY JO
without the comfort of a shoe he came as the missing clue — less one reason to worry “O, crown him! Hurry!” this fishing jonathan can’t kill a spartan! his land lies shekaued covered in iboric shroud pdp-ed and apc-ed at wheel in reverse goes the nations will if one good turn deserves another a… Continue reading 57 BIRTHDAY SHOES FOR JOLLY JO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY CAPTIVE!
Dear Captive, Today, Heavens beckon, A Gem released to the earth, Kept in dark lovely skin, Gap-toothed. She walks with gait, Like an Amazon Taking hostages Of her admirers. With each step, Her candour and courage Blast my mortal heart. I ache, Knowing I must have been hit by love.
OUR PRIDE, NELSON MANDELA
N ever shall I forget Mandela, the E pitome of goodness and justice L ikeness of loyal men, a S age with a salient service O ptimist in the midst of doubts N Noble among our men M an as bold as palace priest A uthor and mover of great visions N ever stopping, never… Continue reading OUR PRIDE, NELSON MANDELA
APRIL LIGHT
When I first took a breath of life The Sun looked at me with a smile That moment, earth was light The trees all bowed for a while Their fruits so succulent in sight April Light The moon greeted me on sight There was my mother, my hero, my knight Twenty Six kisses was all… Continue reading APRIL LIGHT
JONA @ 55 (on president Goodluck Jonathan’s birthday)
Uncle Jona Is Fifty-five! .. Jona, as you cut your cake Remember the poor with whose money You did that giant cake bake As you munch a slice Remember the angry people outside, Still chewing subsidized lies. When you drink the wine. Remember that poverty and diseases Have bound us with twines. .. Still, we… Continue reading JONA @ 55 (on president Goodluck Jonathan’s birthday)
UKAMAKA (for Olisakwe Ukamaka Evelyn on her birthday)
Ukamaka, We whisper your name and wonder If it’s meaning Would justify this rumbling thunder? You are the slender sugarcane Swaying with grace In the threads of the evening rain. All know the sweetness hidden inside. We need no soothsayer. So we call, “Ukamaka”, with prancing pride! Let the stars be envious, and the sun… Continue reading UKAMAKA (for Olisakwe Ukamaka Evelyn on her birthday)
THE ONE WITH WHOM I SHARED A WOMB
At his smile. The clouds part in glee To let the sun see. He is the one With whom I shared a womb. Robins flutter Outside the window At his morning song. I tell you, he is the one With whom I shared a womb. Do you hear the lilt As he bids you “good… Continue reading THE ONE WITH WHOM I SHARED A WOMB