I am the unknown voice roasting my plea in a burning fire with my hands soaked with the blood of my dying land. I am the unknown voice hanging under a tree with burdens of voices in my head writing my dreams on sabotaged slates I am the unknown voice in the chalet of silence… Continue reading THE UNKNOWN VOICE
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THE GHOSTS
The ghosts are not only the cabals threatening to slice the fabric of their nation, The ghosts are also those who drink wine in a foreign land when their home is on flame. The ghosts are not only those listening to the paen of worms below Those who rejoice over the demise of their crown… Continue reading THE GHOSTS
SOKOTO KOPA
The seat of the caliphate was my destination, and my stereotyped mind had no option I emptied my heart of rumors and fear but come what may, I was ready to bear It was my maiden visit, and welcoming was the sun’s rays that poured on my flesh like hot coal If my skin had… Continue reading SOKOTO KOPA
THE EXCHEQUERS (a political lament by Surhdique Adeogun)
I know those fellows, Those ones looking but corporate, With sagging cheeks, fat filled lips And bellies like pregnant cows. They approach the building beyond, Going behind closed doors For meetings, but spurious. Meetings seem to last forever But issues germane are undiscussed. I hear they own fleets of road machines And they alone dwell… Continue reading THE EXCHEQUERS (a political lament by Surhdique Adeogun)