For Mike Brown

Poetry For Mike Brown Poem by Vic’Adex · 2018 THE NOOSES STILL HANG Maybe the gods are in KKK Maybe fate allies with hate But the smokescreen fades one again Around the farce of love that never existed Hands in the air pleading don’t shoot Choking on a chokehold till breath mute Hate in the […]

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What Is Man

A Vic’Adex poem on human identity, divinity and purpose, first published in 2017 and later revised for Under the Influence.

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Original poetry 31 Days of Poetry – Day 25 “INSTAGRAM GENERATION” by Vic’Adex Poem by Vic’Adex · 2014 Dear Instagram generationFacebook neighbors from countless nationsWhose who speak in the voice of a twitting bird,Come and riddle me this Sing me a freedom songComposed without the bass linesOf sacrificed blood Find me a free lunchWithout the […]

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Straight Outta LAUTECH

Vic’Adex reflects on public education, ambition and survival in Straight Outta LAUTECH, first published in 2015.

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Summon the Gods

Poetry Summon the Gods Poem by Vic’Adex · 2015 Summon the gods Bring me rubbles from Maisandari and Maiduguri Let me build a monument to deities that mourn peace deep within men drowning in the drunkenness of fear. Here in the marker of havoc let it sing of extinction, demolition, annihilation and obliteration Bring me […]

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I Am Baga

A child’s voice confronts violence, loss and the Baga tragedy in this Vic’Adex poem from 2015, later revised for Poetry Has All My Pain.

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We Have Failed

A Vic’Adex poem on collective failure, violence and responsibility, first published in 2014 and later revised for Poetry Has All My Pain.

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Stepping Hopes

Poetry Stepping Hopes Poem by Vic’Adex · 2014 When dreams are becoming illusionYou can’t make out between visionOr delusion and your goals and dreamsSeem to be flying away on light beams When life’s silence grows louderAnd it seems the end is nearWhen stormy forces grow strongerAnd all our hopes are ‘strained by fear When darkness […]

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God Loves Us

A Vic’Adex faith poem on grace, divine love and human frailty, first published in 2013 and later reworked in Under the Influence.

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Is Dad God?

Poetry Is Dad God? Poem by Vic’Adex · 2013 He rules us – a fiery beast Supreme! Unquestionable fist He says he knows what’s best for all Through winter, summer, spring and fall To him we’re enslaved appliances To rule and stomp to compliance Our welfare his least agenda For his, we must run helter, […]

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