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THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT
The forbidden fruit: Premarital Sex Sweet at its first taste, Sweeter at its second taste, Sweet when the party is still willing, Sour when the result surfaces. Dressed in fine apparel cloth, Portrayed to be as strong as an oak, As beautifully elegant as it looks or...
PHARISEES
PHARISEES Once upon a time were Certain men who pored Over scrolls and much fanfare To attain the history of the Lord These were men with intelligence Who walked the streets head high Others bowed to look through their lens Into the promise of the Most High But the...
FREEDOM
FREEDOM I had barely entered the huge gate when his large eyes pointed in my direction like the nozzle of a gun in search of its target, his gaze fastened to my figure like the canine of a lion holding its prey. As his eyes pierced through my whole being, I managed to...
THAT ONE PERSON
THAT ONE PERSON Came into your life unnoticed, when it seems people do not recognize your existence, when you feel odd among your peers. Tried to straighten your life style that seems not to be meaningful, Just because nothing can really define the kind of life you...
THE COSTLY PRICE OF PRIDE
THE COSTLY PRICE OF PRIDE The gentle breeze from the ocean whistled past the shores after the waves pushed ripples of water to hit the bank, the whooshing sound of the waves, the honking of the ships and yelling of the sailors planning for their next trip permeated...
EVA
EVA This day At this flourishing bay You remember? Around that September This spot On this soil I sought You've remembered? Around that September Ah-ah Eva! At the bank of this river Said you loved my cool Said I loved yours too That fetcher boy Whom you exchanged...
THIS POLL
THIS POLL This clamour for fame and power, Firm and strong like a rigid tower, Dredging higher even lower, Like the stench of a fury fowler. Can this be an ambition or slain esteem, Craving for power and rule to redeem, Oh! a wretch reaching to cleanse a spleen,...
A HEART OF WORSHIP
A heart of worship I see holy hands, Numerous as the seashore sand, Responding to a worship band, Yet expecting miracles from a magic wand, Desperate voices scream for fame, All muttering Jesus name, Gambling with Christ as if in a game, Making the church so lame,...
POISON TONGUE
POISON TONGUE To stay, would've have wished at least for years more Had it not been for the deceiver Who my presence values not They were here Others were She, a roaring lion chased them The bird in the air Had pity due to moans, endless groans To their destiny it...
THE BIRTH OF HOPE
THE BIRTH OF HOPE It had been an hour since the little man came out of the cemetery and sat on that bench at the entrance. In silence, he was looking at the people passing. Despite his tender and charming smile, nobody was looking at him; he even called some with...
GIRL I LOVED YOU ONCE
GIRL I LOVED YOU ONCE Girl I loved you once And that was before you showed me A part of you which I never knew Bitter lessons I then drew Girl I loved you once And that was before You showed me your waist And granted the green lights That I could proceed had I...
MOJIROLA ABEKI
Mojirola Abeki Yes, a million birds-one peacock A million stars-one moon A million women-one you Eyė Bi Okin k'osi nigbo I have a story to tell you Yes, a tear to break I have a head to ache The story of true missing love The skies are without a...
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