Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet at Joe Biden's inauguration as President of The United States Over time, poetry has evolved from the traditional style of poetry to a very adorable style, where it is being spoken. Now, poets now get to paint their art in the colour they choose, often using the stage as a page …
HONOUR D’POET: BLACKOUT!
Poetry, a genre of literature as old as time itself. Its beauty known by many but only a few are permitted to drink from its decorated cup. The meek genre of art which has moved from just page poetry to spoken word poetry is one that can never get phased out. I have played this …
FUNERAL
Its really been a long while, a really long while I flexed my poetic muscles. But with the help of a magician I did it. When last did you drink poetry from my blog? Sit down and enjoy this. Roses are red,Violets are blue.These, I don't seem to understand.The circumstances of life has made me …
I AM A WOMAN!
I grew up as the pride of my father;My pride was as tall and huge as the Iroko.Grandma adored and adorned my neck with countless blessings;I was a princess envied by many. But my rose lost a petal when education came knocking.Don't send her to school, send her brothers instead!I love school and I'm sharper …
WHO IS GRRRACIANO?
Graciano Enwerem, a Nigerian poet celebrates twelve years as a poet. I am a poet of not up to ten years (smiles); but I can say it really is a huge struggle as its something that can actually leave you any day. So I invited him to give us a peep into his adventure as …
EVENING RETROSPECTIONS
Spent the evening of yesterday,under the sunset;and on the roads we walked,recalling memories.Memories dressed like kids,who knew they could die any moment.Memories of how we played,under the moon light,even as I stroked your hair,It's really long, you know?The hair, I mean;And then I told you stories.Some fake, most real;and you'd laugh,and tell me how lucky …
DEEP THOUGHTS
Photo Source: Esther George ESTHER GEORGE has actually been a guest here sometime before and now I'm having her over again. Her poetic pieces just seem to touch each and every one of us at the deepest places we could ever imagine. This time she makes a dirge to a lover, but how she assumes …
I SMILE
Many times, people go through a lot; which are usually sad, and these are all covered in make up, smiles, jokes, jibes.ESTHER GEORGE, a Nigerian young writer; embodies the suffering of humans (maybe women especially) in the quest to always be happy and ready for the camera in her poetic piece titled: I SMILE🌝. Poetry …
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