Look at our daughters They now show no ill in laying with men old as their fathers Look at our sons Nothing is holding them back from scamming the green people with their bad brain and laptops Look at our mothers, fathers, the young men and alike; women, They now have no time for their… Continue reading BLAME IT ON THE MONEY by Emmiasky Ojex
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MAZE
I am a serial killer. I am not sick. I wasn’t abused. I flung the newspaper aiming for the waste paper basket at the corner of the room but missed. If they are going to write about me, they should at least get the facts right. No-one understands me; not even me… The major challenge… Continue reading MAZE
AN ANGEL AND A BEAST by Ewuola Michael
I saw an angel playing with a beast And from what I saw; they were holding a feast I saw the beast on the angel’s wings And sweet melodies they began to sing Are you as surprised as I am That a lion is playing with a lamb And that an eagle is flying on… Continue reading AN ANGEL AND A BEAST by Ewuola Michael
…AND THE STING OF ‘BROTHER’ WILL CEASE TO HURT by Joshua Levites
I never knew the word ‘brother’ Has an axe, Capable to tear the heart Apart. Until I tasted its wrath Through the grip of your tongue. Not that I was aware the word ‘friend’ Poisons the soul With much sorrow Until I tasted it in rounds In the meal of your mouth. I crave healing,… Continue reading …AND THE STING OF ‘BROTHER’ WILL CEASE TO HURT by Joshua Levites
END OF DISCUSSION by Samuel Amazing Ayoade
(Of a seven-year-old boy allegedly burnt to death by angry mob in Lagos-Nigeria in November, 2016; for allegedly stealing ‘Garri’… Of Homosexuality, Of Poverty, Of Recession, Of Corruption) Heavy feet stamping hard -Stampeding helpless souls Soles of darkness, stepping on the eyes of needles Porcupines, in this place, sleep on our souls as bed-covers… These… Continue reading END OF DISCUSSION by Samuel Amazing Ayoade
AM I A WITCH? (part 1)
It is very important for me to know the answer to the question “Am I a witch?”. Many people have accused me of a craft I only see in films that they call Nollywood. I am now locked up in a dark room filled with mosquitoes because of it. They said that if I failed… Continue reading AM I A WITCH? (part 1)
PRISON S-21 (The Aljazeera Perspective) by Hannatu Adamu
About 17 thousand of us were taken Only seven of us survived The torture I was only a local mechanic But I was asked about my connections with the CIA And the KGB Of course I didn’t know these I panicked I told them anything I could think of All the while in prison I… Continue reading PRISON S-21 (The Aljazeera Perspective) by Hannatu Adamu
EVIL MEN (for APO SIX) by Nnamdi Amasiatu
Sometime, someday, a decade ago The seat of my fatherland turned crimson A voluntary graveyard set up with hate and spite By some presumed men of valor …so said some sane men So as to free some evil men Compelling and vomiting wickedness They instilled sadness into our nation and the world Thus, it marked… Continue reading EVIL MEN (for APO SIX) by Nnamdi Amasiatu
HUMANITY by Joseph Omojuwa
Humanity! Your friends are your foes. I have witnessed the love that you share, Not just the price to redeem their woes, But you have built shelter for our heads. Humanity! your foes are your only friend. but you do not even pride your worth, You Carried their pains on your head till the end.… Continue reading HUMANITY by Joseph Omojuwa
LESSER OF TWO EVILS by Ojo Adewale Iyanda
Minority in a nation Rescued by a saviour raise through creator Tried to be a gladiator Traitor for creation What can we do? Lesser of two evils Dictator from foundation Involved in discrimination Behaviour brings seperation Try to rescue situation Dining with limitation They are his association who do we choose? Lesser of two evils… Continue reading LESSER OF TWO EVILS by Ojo Adewale Iyanda