The archive The last lap Poem by Dansadau Musa Jibril · 1992 When wuru-wuru wolves were walking about Generations unborn in advance come to doubt If mother earth will again sprout If northern winds will again go to south The dead will return to recoil the rout And that’s why the living have to shout […]
The archive The rabble Poem by Dansadau Musa Jibril · 1992 Clang!, the doors of power banging New henchmen busy re-arranging For the next brigandage ganging: The endless power exchanging Now see them randy and dancing Belching from the filth of tanking Moguls spend the whole day banking And then comes the missile landing! With […]
The archive Reverie Poem by Maikudi Z.S.Z Sambo · 1992 Sits invisible on its prie-dieu on the confluence of the Niger the Diadem that made the nation in their mind ease for the waste Teaches the separation body from soul as politico-economics from religion The pupils Figures bleated by fish dishes palm-oil redened eyes have […]
The archive Love’s promise Poem by Isah Saleh Ajingi · 1992 Aisha, my Aisha, What a beautiful name. Aisha, promise me, That no one but me alone. Aisha, if you mean it, I will remain happy in life. Aisha, please keep your words,. So as to shy the onlookers’ imagination, Aisha, your smile of favour, […]
The archive Beauty Poem by Muhammad Kamil · 1991 The tapestry of nature, In its vibrant splendour, Those fragrance and blends, Such delight do they engender… A wife’s face, With gentle smile, Her loving voice, Her caring eyes that sparkle moist, To watch her pass with simple grace, Coming home to her warm embrace… The […]
The archive Brief encounter Poem by Uncredited (Citizen) · 1992 Alone on a solitary walk Perchance I raise my head And spot a dream come true In a passing bus Seconds of unexpected glances Transmitting milliseconds of information Of perturient emotions Then roaring past the bus moved on I bowed my head and trudged slowly […]
The archive Nature discriminated Poem by Suleiman Zailani · 1992 Who says undergentlemanly act Passion does not lurk around Imagine my surprise to find The impeccable man-of taste Of decorum coloured mien and garb In his room of reclining dame Whose retinue of passion Of measured looks And languid movements Irradiate friendlier affinities With that […]
The archive The moral question Poem by Amin I. Gwani · 1992 Who is to blame the politicians fail Some do blame the parties executives While others say blame the money bags I and you blame the alien system If history does manifest itself The unfolding of events really did reflect Me and you would […]