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POETRY

MY HEART-BEAT

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_9858" align="aligncenter" width="384"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [My Heartbeat][/caption]In her maiden harmattan The cold breeze whispers fiercely Upon her cradle skin; It freezes her fragile form Looking like dried tilapia, Something tiny...

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ONE SLAP TOO BLOODY

Staff WriterJuly 16, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_6303" align="aligncenter" width="343"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [One Slap Too Bloody][/caption]Once upon a time... I remember something From when I was still young Yes, I think its a warm feeling I remember...

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WORDS OF THE UNBORN

Staff WriterMay 29, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_5510" align="aligncenter" width="382"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Words Of The Unborn][/caption]With tender strokes, he caressed the blank sheet leaving impressions that, made me cringe though filling the voids with each meet they...

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ONCE IN THE WOMB

Staff WriterMay 11, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_5189" align="aligncenter" width="402"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Once In The Womb][/caption]From the cells' race; singled-out semen To time the womb delightfully received Professed fetus, by scientific men And field of constant kicks,...

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MOTHER PRAYED

Staff WriterApril 23, 2013July 22, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4952" align="aligncenter" width="361"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Mother Prayed][/caption]Knees hit the dusty ground, Mother's hands gripping my shoulders, Her face grim with determination, For she would rather keep me in her warm...

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HOME AT LAST

Kingsley U. AyistarMarch 28, 2013September 2, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4467" align="aligncenter" width="436"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Home At Last][/caption]His hands were extended to lead you home Like a cheerful little child, you took it; And left the world Our hearts you...

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FAITH IN MY LITTLE LIMBS

Staff WriterMarch 20, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4347" align="aligncenter" width="386"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Faith In My Little Limbs][/caption]A bloody scum Sickening your stomach A dreaded dream Poisoning your mornings A helpless inconvenience Leeching and yet prolific Gone with...

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IN MY MOTHER’S ARMS

Staff WriterMarch 19, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4333" align="aligncenter" width="436"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [In My Mother's Arms][/caption]All I could hear was the tune of my cry In the subversive cold of the darkness, My hands went searching for...

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GOD GIVEN MA

Staff WriterMarch 19, 2013July 22, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4330" align="aligncenter" width="436"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [God Given Ma][/caption]A virtuous woman I call a mother; The best amongst the best Pillar amongst pillars Mother in the market place Closest of all...

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ECHOES OF INNOCENCE (by Fesojaiye Dayz Atanle)

Staff WriterOctober 20, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1283" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Echoes Of Innocence[/caption] Out of the cradle to my mother’s breast, Naked, striving for the comfort of her hand With the pale tears trailing down my...

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MY HEART-BEAT

ONE SLAP TOO BLOODY

WORDS OF THE UNBORN

ONCE IN THE WOMB

MOTHER PRAYED

HOME AT LAST

FAITH IN MY LITTLE LIMBS

IN MY MOTHER’S ARMS

GOD GIVEN MA

ECHOES OF INNOCENCE (by Fesojaiye Dayz Atanle)

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