Category: POETRY
I Can Be Tender by Clara Jack.
I have had to, in recent times Sit with myself In stillness, quiet and worst of all, In fleeting moments. I learned in those sitting moments that – We bank on strength As proof of our longevity “I fought for this” I would like to remind us that- it’s not always been this way […]
Those who left the party by Tomi olaniyan
Opening my eyes to the light,With a strange gust of wind.Hovering with no steadiness,Where am I? Deserted was the street,With trails by the unknown.It was cold as vengeance,Where am I? There was a party, I recall.I remember the excitement.Sounds like fun but still,Where am I? Except I was served stale bread,The wine had also gone […]
loving in silence by oyinkansola alausa
I’ve been loving you in silenceParading the heart to whoever could read my lensI’ve been loving you in silencePitching my words to the one who sees me as resilience I’ve been loving you in silenceConverging my feelings as just scienceI’ve been loving you in silenceTowing my emotions to ambience Had my share of coition but […]
I’ve noticed by Tolu fowowe
Today I noticed things,I noticed your hairIt doesn’t fall that wayTo the left, like it used toIt doesn’t have that samesheen and bounce to it I noticed your eyesThey look dullDuller than usualThey used to looklike flashlights on low powerBut now they look likeold, very old headlights And your smileI’ve noticed your smileI noticed that […]
Bread, Honey by Tìmíléyìn Akínsànyà
I have never known love to be this kind and freeI have never felt this way beforeMy heart relaxes in your touch and I am allowed to be myselfTo take off the masks I wear that shield me from the painLayerByLayerYou take them off and kiss meYou take them off and see me There is […]
Opportunity by Tomi Olaniyan
Prowls in while you’re asleep, Lurks around while you’re busy. Gives no notification of its arrival, But off it goes with a banging noise. It’s a traveller like no other, Spreading its gospel all over. Generous and devoted to those willing, To cling on to it’s rare regalia. Like in the holy book, ‘Seek me […]
Dear Deirdre by Desire
Dear Deirdre, Oh, my love. I know, and I’m sorry.I’m sorry. It is my fault, and I am the reason the mess exists at all. I’m sorry. I should have been better. Could have found a way to have been better for you. I wanted to make you happy. God, I wanted that too much. […]
Glimmer of Hope by Okikiola Peri
A small and a very tiny chance Itsy-Bitsy of beauty at a glance The fulfilment of those great plans Your powerful dreams are now in your hands Touching and embracing the feeling of accomplishments What a survival of the stages and phases of punishments That pleasurable perspective is in sight Thoughts of how things improve […]
Pain by Okikiola Peri
My accomplice is hurtHaving a passion for deathMainly wanting to bring havocExpectancy that leads to depressionTo leave an uncomfortable impressionUsually against healingNot caring about what you are feelingHatred is always expectedHappiness is neglected Discomfort is my missionArousing tears without permissionWhy would I care?I want you to fearMy existence is a reminder that death and destruction […]
Tonight by Tolu Fowowe
I know, I know, I’m sure That you’re going to Leave, scheme, breeze and get away from me Goodbye for tonight I know, I know for sure That you’re going to Kiss, hug, and Squeeze Make sure you squeeze him tight Just for tonight I know, I know, I’m sure That you’re going to Smile, […]
