Tag: <span>Rhymes</span>

POETRY

BANK OF HEAVEN (Jack Vince)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 23, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1897" align="aligncenter" width="409"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Bank Of Heaven][/caption]In awe we shall behold Adonai's agenda in heaven, where love, not gold, is legal tender. From here we can't take forth; no...

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DON’T CALL ME A CRIMINAL

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 22, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1887" align="aligncenter" width="414"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Don't Call Me A Criminal][/caption] This nectar is so sweet, Sweetened by lucre’s touch. I can’t have enough It almost makes me laugh Who says...

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WHISPERS (a Nigerian’s plea)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 21, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1876" align="aligncenter" width="399"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Whispers][/caption]Whisper to me sweet nothings As does my shadow to the wall And on my body do stall As dust on my curtains! Take my...

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JONA @ 55 (on president Goodluck Jonathan’s birthday)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 20, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1849" align="aligncenter" width="353"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [JONA @ 55][/caption]Uncle Jona Is Fifty-five! .. Jona, as you cut your cake Remember the poor with whose money You did that giant cake bake...

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ALL I NEED (a call to humanity)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 19, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1843" align="aligncenter" width="393"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [All I Need][/caption]I have often wondered And even now I am bothered. Why do some choose to walk naked? And walk paths so crooked? Why...

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AZONTO (the African dance)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 17, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1813" align="aligncenter" width="382"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Azonto][/caption]Azonto... Azonto... That's what you dance with your toe And you do it, moving fro and to With your back bent like a bow, As...

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UNTITLED (of politics and politicians)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 15, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1794" align="aligncenter" width="300"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry[/caption] They are the talented thieves of our time, Innocent sinners who claim to commit no crime. For ages they have fed us with truthful lies,...

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THE STORY (a parable) by Oku-ola Abiola Paul

Oku-ola Abiola PaulNovember 14, 2012August 28, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1779" align="aligncenter" width="298"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry[/caption] Come hear the story Of the man who lived at the top most storey Of the tallest building In his surroundings. So he saw...

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FICKLE MINDS (dare to be different)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 12, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1737" align="aligncenter" width="300"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry[/caption] Fickle people make themselves weak, As they fear being given the flick! They misinterpret cowardice as being meek And take humility for being willing prey...

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FORGIVE ME LORD (prayer of a contrite heart)

Words Rhymes & RhythmNovember 11, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1710" align="aligncenter" width="212"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry[/caption] Forgive me Lord, for I have spoken Where the balm of silence would suffice. I have snared darkened paths for a token And my tongue...

Tag: Rhymes

BANK OF HEAVEN (Jack Vince)

DON’T CALL ME A CRIMINAL

WHISPERS (a Nigerian’s plea)

JONA @ 55 (on president Goodluck Jonathan’s birthday)

ALL I NEED (a call to humanity)

AZONTO (the African dance)

UNTITLED (of politics and politicians)

THE STORY (a parable) by Oku-ola Abiola Paul

FICKLE MINDS (dare to be different)

FORGIVE ME LORD (prayer of a contrite heart)

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