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 […]