he was wearing a mask when he walked up to her like one drunk on Cupid’s wine ‘twas a cute mask, so she said, “yes”… and Juliet fell for Iago in Romeo’s mask! she wore her best mask the day she first smiled at him when he brought wine and kolanut and when he kissed… Continue reading HIS MASK, HER MASK by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson
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BONDAGED BRIDE by Ifeoluseyi Ifeoluwapo Ifeyemi
Today we unveil our new bride, The groom’s kinsmen think she’s antithetical to pride And there she hides! Gravitating towards ‘angelic encounters’, she rides; Closer to the groom, Holding a sceptre of broom! The master of ceremony jokingly says: She isn’t your maid But your dirt shall have a raid! Thinking it was worth a… Continue reading BONDAGED BRIDE by Ifeoluseyi Ifeoluwapo Ifeyemi
THE LOVE I KNOW by Benjamin Elemide
I know of the soulful songs The aged wishes to hear again, That land them on memory land Where they chants their lover’s appraisal. I know of the misconceived letters That renders ears of lusting youths Stretched in wanting for more understanding. Yet, its letters they cannot spell. I know of the earnest longings, Temporal,… Continue reading THE LOVE I KNOW by Benjamin Elemide
YOUR SISTER’S LOVE by Bamas Sinach VicToria
When your sister was on all fours, she said love is: “when mother bathes, nurses and pets me when I open the salty floodgates… Oh! And when am strapped on that soft, sturdy back” When your sister ran instead of walk she said love is: “When I feel father’s strong comforting chest and he tells… Continue reading YOUR SISTER’S LOVE by Bamas Sinach VicToria
HUMAN CURSE
the human curse is our changing force i try to morph you on your turf to be your friend dry me must bend but it’s rather strange none agrees to change
BAD HUSBAND IN THE MAKING
I’ll not be a good husband because… I do my laundry by myself there’s perpetual order on my shelf I fold my clothes… pant, shirt, singlet there’s no pinching odour in my toilet I’ll be a terrible husband because…. I cook my food, it’s rarely bought there’s no sign of soot on my pot I… Continue reading BAD HUSBAND IN THE MAKING
FRAGMENTS
I saw your words As a graceful serpent Gliding through the screen of my wayward phone Dancing before my eyes You; A weaver of lines as I The smiles and enchanting laughter made you buzz I wove comely webs Dark, deep, dreams you never dared to dream. You were my fly Touching your core Soothing… Continue reading FRAGMENTS
WHO SAYS?
For real she got the fruit It’s no doubt he had it from her But for sure he took a bite Of himself and by himself Who says he was forced of her? With all sincerity she got the spanking So heavy her heart bleeds till date Her decisions, to suit her man – Always!… Continue reading WHO SAYS?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY CAPTIVE!
Dear Captive, Today, Heavens beckon, A Gem released to the earth, Kept in dark lovely skin, Gap-toothed. She walks with gait, Like an Amazon Taking hostages Of her admirers. With each step, Her candour and courage Blast my mortal heart. I ache, Knowing I must have been hit by love.
WHERE HAS DONMEI GONE?
Where has Domnei gone? It’s been quite some centuries, Domnei. Please show your face. Noble and chivalrous, Secret but passionate was once the expression of love. Trysts in secret escalated mentally and were morally elevating. But since we last saw Domnei It’s been more physical nothing more than free time to explore and occupy positions… Continue reading WHERE HAS DONMEI GONE?