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THE WATER IS CLEAN IN YOUR CHALICE TOO by Michael Inioluwa Oladele

Michael Inioluwa OladeleFebruary 5, 2016July 16, 2017

Dear Beatrice, pay attention to this, You see, the flowers are always fresher, In someone else's garden, This goes for everyone; the 'envier' and the envied. . Even those under...

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A BEGGAR’S PRAYER

Words Rhymes & RhythmSeptember 17, 2014July 22, 2017

Dear God, this morning I crawl out into the cold I pray thee, oh Lord that men will see me old, not bold. Make my day memorable, as good as...

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I HAVE NOTHING

Words Rhymes & RhythmJuly 25, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_6471" align="aligncenter" width="344"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [I Have Nothing][/caption]A slow pace is all that is needed To be free also, included. The grains of heaven rains, Its blessing saturates all. Who...

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SUBLIME IRONIES

Words Rhymes & RhythmJuly 7, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_6193" align="aligncenter" width="362"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Sublime Ironies][/caption]There are many wealthy Who sleep on empty stomach While the poor and needy Enjoy sumptuous dinners. There are great intellectuals Who live as...

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PEACE IN MY DOME

Words Rhymes & RhythmMay 27, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_5482" align="aligncenter" width="326"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Peace In My Dome][/caption]There is peace in my dome And you’ve wondered “how come” But it still eludes you. Now, I will tell you what:...

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SIX FEET OF LAND

Words Rhymes & RhythmMay 3, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_5058" align="aligncenter" width="330"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Six Feet Of Land][/caption]There was a very wise king. A poor man met that king! “Tell your need to me soon” The wise King told...

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FORGIVE ME WHEN I WINE

Words Rhymes & RhythmMarch 19, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4329" align="aligncenter" width="424"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Forgive Me When I Whine][/caption]Oh! God, forgive me when I whine: I have my breathe, the world is mine; With feet to take me where...

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MY CUP RUNS OVER

Words Rhymes & RhythmMarch 15, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_4192" align="aligncenter" width="411"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [My Cup Runs Over][/caption]I have never made a fortune (perhaps it is too late to do so) notwithstanding, I am happy I reap more than...

Tag: contentment

THE WATER IS CLEAN IN YOUR CHALICE TOO by Michael Inioluwa Oladele

A BEGGAR’S PRAYER

I HAVE NOTHING

SUBLIME IRONIES

PEACE IN MY DOME

SIX FEET OF LAND

FORGIVE ME WHEN I WINE

MY CUP RUNS OVER

CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE: ‘BREATHE’ [ISSUE 5, VOL. 1 | JUN, 2025]

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