Working Man (May Day)
Working Man To crush a big dream, it is said,Tell it to those with narrow heads.Who cannot see beyond their nose,And limit what the dreamer knows.Do not let them make…
True Words
True Words Purse your lips; nobody has to know,The secrets you hold, the fears you sow,For those words matter, assuredly,For they hold power to set you free. They may be…
Omuha – (The Manly man)
'Omuha' (Ebira language - 'A manly man') In the current world of romanticised fairy tales and unrealistic expectations of relationships, the notion of an "enlightened man" stands out as a…
Why Bother?
Why Bother? Why waste your breathOn those who lack depth?Their closed minds won't seeThe beauty that sets you free. Stop explaining your heartTo those who tear it apartTheir narrow view…
The Highflyer
The Highflyer Upon a thought I did rest,Another reality I confess, at best,And in that place, I heard a sound,That shook me to my very ground. The things I heard…
Derrick My Brother
6.4167° N, 9.3667° E I am pregnant!Am I dreaming?Is this me?Is this still me!? I feel as though I have awakened in an alternate reality.Strange and weird things are happening…
On Fire
You will find this story to be a practical one. Try the idea out for yourself. If it works, what does it matter what anyone thinks? About fourteen of us…
Someone Out There
I can feel you hovering. I sense every single one of you.Busy doing what you do. Engrossed in being what you are. These days the whispers of your activity call…
Valerie
I see you And you are beautiful A glow surrounds thee I see you Think with love Go in peace Val...my beloved! Why are you such a legend? Love is…
Time
You are are going to ponder upon what I am about to tell you. It is strange how a series of seemingly unrelated events 'add up down the street'. These…
For You
My soul dances for thee I move to your rhythm my king I belong to you; see me! My spirit is thine my handsome lord For what is the moon…
If You Know…
''Why hate them because they sin different from you? Everyone sins as conscripted. Everyone.'' D. O-B. '3 Perspectives' by Ikechukwu Okeagu As is usually the case, the above quote has…