3 Poems by Akinwale Peace Akindayo
Absence is knowing that the Atlantic Ocean has departedthe planet. TheAtlantic is blank on themap shrouded on a piece ofginger paper andonly nothing can fill its space.the earth, your heart…More
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3 Poems by Joseph Akinnawonu
Grief in your room,the haemorrhage puts you to your knees you bleed for all the things that will never return:your virginity, your sanity – the ones your uncle erased.your phone…More
3 Poems by Christtie Jay
YOU KNOW A MAN WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT BY HOW OFTEN HE APOLOGISES I want no boxing lover my sister loves to hum I love you is the run(a)way…More
3 Poems by Naa Dedei Botchwey
I don’t want to be that woman She has a life, but none her ownShe lives a wife, and yet aloneShe has her wants, but none she getsAnd her needs,…More
3 Poems by Ifeoma Nnewuihe
two poets and a pineapple so they took their love down to the oceanand washed it salty cleantheir love was like the pineapplethat always stayed green “if we cleanse it…More
3 poems by Lake Adedamola
When your mother returns Every day when your mother returns from the market It was you who welcomes her at the doorand she would have a smile for you. It…More
3 poems by Nkateko Masinga
1. ghazal for the ghastly going“I am not cruel, only truthful.” – Sylvia Plath I’ll take your love in rations: this portion will last ’til June,when my leaves turn brown…More
3 poems by Nanya Kooper
Aririọ Kwuteli Here will I submit my supplication to Ala. O Ala! I know you are benevolent.You give children abundantly like rain and watch them grow like the akpu farms…More