Tag: <span>Society</span>

POETRY

DIE, ALUU, DIE (a poet’s rage by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 11, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1041" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Die Aluu, Die![/caption] Thy muscled hands have drawn darkness upon thee Thy fine senses have darkened our morrow Thy perfect heart has given us sunset Die,...

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…FOR ALUU (a lamentation by Gabriel Gabbycapable)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 11, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1035" align="aligncenter" width="300"] ...For Aluu[/caption] There are some there, dripping coins of blood. And here, pounds of flesh burn in the wrath of fiery swords And youthful innocence drowning...

POETRY

ALUU: THE ABOMINATION YOU DID! (by Uchechukwu Ekwurekwu Obiakor)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 11, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1045" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Abomination You Did[/caption] Aluu! Just like your name, You've done abomination. Your veins are filled with wickedness And death speaks through your lips. Aluu! You...

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TALES BY MOONLIGHT (a Nigerian satire by Eyo Justice Ellis)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 10, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_1001" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Tales by Moonlight[/caption] Do not steal; Else you'll get ill And be beaten with a goad - A rebuke from God. Do not lie Always tell...

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LIVE…

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 9, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Live...[/caption] Today you are alive For a special purpose. To achieve it, strive! He that gives you breath Will guide you through; There's no reason to...

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THE FOURSOME (on the Aluu killings by Princess Okolie)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 9, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="305"] The Fearsome Foursome[/caption] Gory has become their glory. Who shall attest the test? Hope is nearly gone. But my generation is not done. Fate has dealt...

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TIME BOMBS BENEATH OUR PILLOWS (by Surhdique Adeogun)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 8, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_965" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Time Bomb Beneath Our Pillows[/caption] I laid quietly in bed When it detonated – The soul sniffing device. I heard their screams – my neighbors From...

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WaZoBia NUTS (a Nigerian Satire)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 5, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_925" align="aligncenter" width="300"] WaZoBia Nuts[/caption] You that say Nigeria is but a map And call that we knife out borders – No more sisters and brothers! Here I'll brew...

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IS THERE A BETTER TOMORROW? (by Moses Opara)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 4, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="355"] Is There A Better Tomorrow?[/caption] Sometimes, Rejection makes us feel worthless. Like all efforts are wasted And all hope lost. Yet, we try harder! Face painted...

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THESE TEARS I WEEP! (a lamentation for Nigeria by Linus Okechukwu)

Words Rhymes & RhythmOctober 3, 2012July 16, 2017

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="223"] These Tears I Weep[/caption] I. These tears I weep… I weep not for myself, But for what my eyes have seen, And what my ears in...

Tag: Society

DIE, ALUU, DIE (a poet’s rage by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent)

…FOR ALUU (a lamentation by Gabriel Gabbycapable)

ALUU: THE ABOMINATION YOU DID! (by Uchechukwu Ekwurekwu Obiakor)

TALES BY MOONLIGHT (a Nigerian satire by Eyo Justice Ellis)

LIVE…

THE FOURSOME (on the Aluu killings by Princess Okolie)

TIME BOMBS BENEATH OUR PILLOWS (by Surhdique Adeogun)

WaZoBia NUTS (a Nigerian Satire)

IS THERE A BETTER TOMORROW? (by Moses Opara)

THESE TEARS I WEEP! (a lamentation for Nigeria by Linus Okechukwu)

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