The circling vultures were in the centre of a gaiety. Some famished ones, with manky beaks had already pounced on the naked and half naked bodies of young women, children, and the old – mostly innocents of the cataclysm. Others, assumedly experienced, were hovering patiently, perhaps to get a lion share of the meal. Clouds… Continue reading DECAYING FLOWERS
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A NEW INDEPENDENCE by Jesse Asonze
Sullen expressions upheld by facial muscles Of heroes past Zik, Awo, Tafa and their brethren under one communion Unhappy in their colonity* Rose with a vengeance To agitate and initiate A mighty movement Reminisce then on Broken spirits and bloodied struggles All enacted in a bid for liberty Obtained on 1st October 1960 An independence… Continue reading A NEW INDEPENDENCE by Jesse Asonze
BEFORE 1960’s by Isoboye Danagogo
Before 1960’s • There was a country Like fields with grasses. We had bodied men with beards and brains; Wisdom of grey hairs. Our schools was certificated with pure degrees. Our hospitals treated malaria without going to Malaysia. • 1960s was the sixties we had workers that worked. We had employments, Taxes built our roads.… Continue reading BEFORE 1960’s by Isoboye Danagogo
FREEDOM IN NIGER KINGDOM
is this Independence or shackled pretence? is there really freedom in this Niger Kingdom? are we not yet slaves dying, falling into graves dug by the hands of those who fart into Nigeria’s nose as green browns in villages and towns and our white turns red Jona bakes election bread … are we free from… Continue reading FREEDOM IN NIGER KINGDOM
MIRROR MIRROR, NIGERIA
Mirror, mirror, please tell me Which is the damnedest land of all Whose land is as rich as its people are poor Whose leaders, amongst thieves, stand bold, tall And In toast to Death’s health, blood they daily pour Mirror, mirror, please tell me Where would I see a fool at 53 Who was once… Continue reading MIRROR MIRROR, NIGERIA
I AM NIGERIA
I am Nigeria I am that brackish water that erodes the delta I am Nigeria I am that green and white flag that sways fervently in ill-winds I am Nigeria I am that lustrous rock that has lost its hardness and mica I am Nigeria I am that eagle that has lost the might of… Continue reading I AM NIGERIA
SIMPLY NIGERIA
Taking a stroll along the Niger shore Flora was a white looking Shaw Captivated by the beauty of the area She screamed with excitement-Nigeria! Habitations separated by mountain heights Divided by boundaries of flowing waters Characterised by numerous tribes An aboard of diverse cultures But these are no criteria It’s simply Nigeria Frequently heating to… Continue reading SIMPLY NIGERIA
ASO
If Aso is a rock, there is a valley beneath Dungeon of lost souls fallen from the crest Men’s face clearly buried in the cleavage of its clefts Men who sucked the suavity off her Decrepit breast Men who led an’ whose heirs won’t be fed If Aso is a rock, men’s brains lie within… Continue reading ASO
DUMB, DOOMED
Would you because I am your father Fail to tell me my scrotum is exposed To the menacing gaze of scorn? Would you because I give you shelter In my homestead Applaud my abuse of your daughter While you hail me in suppressed adoration? I am dazed by the mutable cowardice And hypocrisy of my… Continue reading DUMB, DOOMED
TODAY IS OCTOBER 1
I am 53 years now Here are my achievements: I have enormous land but no shelter vast of water but wash my eyes with saliva I produce rice, but don’t eat it I have millions of cows but no milk So I spend billions to import rice and milk I have four refineries but I… Continue reading TODAY IS OCTOBER 1