There’s a devil called the third leg There’s an evil that lurks the deepest of mindset It’s Luciferic Says the priest It’s Angelic Says my inner beast Go Abel!, Go Abel!! Go Abel!!! The clap of insatiability It’s the beacon of hell The Altar warns of calamity Why must the desires be tamed? Why can’t… Continue reading DEVIL’S ADVOCATE by Abel Adive
Tag: Sin
A SINNER’S CONFESSION by Osoba Taiwo Peter
My Lord please I’m sorry I won’t return to my sin again Relieve me of this sinful agony Free me from this pain I’m sorry for taking grace For granted All I need is your embrace And I will be contented I’m sorry for despising your word Taking your warnings to be vain I know… Continue reading A SINNER’S CONFESSION by Osoba Taiwo Peter
GEHENNA: by Aremu Adams Adebisi
Gehenna, The long narrow thorny pass Through furnaces over some muddy floors, Terribly disgusting to lost lamb’s souls; Sending forth malignant odors To their ephemeral bodies. Gehenna, Unaccessed by the living; dungeon of their deeds. The reward of some vituperative mortals – Those with elusive repudiation of its terror state. In the darkness, their darknesses… Continue reading GEHENNA: by Aremu Adams Adebisi
A CHORISTER OR A CHAOS-STER? by Aderogba Adekunle
A chorister? Or rather a chaos-ster? I see, you are known a chorister, But pride clothes you in latest vogue Chameleon skinned, you rogue! A chorister or a chaos-ster? Your cock-a-hoop body makes its stand on the transept Echoing at the top of its voice as it utters “Nobody dares to question me! Not even the… Continue reading A CHORISTER OR A CHAOS-STER? by Aderogba Adekunle
THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT: Prince Kuti Adetoye Olayinka
It dangled loosely on the tree Fully ripe and sold for free Eve called me near to see Come, I did as she smiled at me! The Serpent grinned in its eyes, joyful tears brimmed As man committed the forbidden deed Lusting after Serpentine creed For this,God’s heart did bleed For the devil destroyed His… Continue reading THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT: Prince Kuti Adetoye Olayinka
GOD OR MAMMON?
Half way up Isn’t on top Walking half way from down Can’t win you the glorious crown Let heat melt you Or ice freeze your skin to blue. Staying either hot or cold is good form Better than been lukewarm. Like referees’ decider coin Choose head or tail for both can’t con-join. Not same is… Continue reading GOD OR MAMMON?
INHERENT IN ME
Oh garden of Eden That had that irresistible tree From which they ate that fruit And made me a man of two thoughts. I was denied the pleasures in Eden But I must miss not the treasures up high. So, my ways must be right till then. With the life of my Saviour, mine must… Continue reading INHERENT IN ME
SKIRT and BLOUSE
Skirt Your complexion indeed competes With a ripe pawpaw and it’s true that it never fails To capture roaming gazes Blouse whose skin color Is like shining charcoal Bewitching the eyes of young and old Skirt and Blouse Respect and dignity Secret of nudity During days of decency To you Skirt Why have you change… Continue reading SKIRT and BLOUSE
GRACE
I go down the aisle of God’s place Dressed in my very best lace. I know it’s already late yet I walk at snail pace I say, this is afterall a temple of grace Is this where I shall see God’s face? Will I stay here all my days? Not me, I am only here… Continue reading GRACE
HEAVENS
I live by your word Lord Equipped by your spirit Your lead is my desire Guide me till the end of time Heavens… Angels’ wings gloriously shown The majesty throne and honours Heads bow down with thunderous worship I wanna be there… My baritone voice singing ‘Hosanna!’ My eternal home at last Never will it… Continue reading HEAVENS