Category: Submitted Poems

Submitted poem Need to put down a human dog Poem by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson · 2026 Need to put down a human dog! I only have weapons of words! Now, should I use word-slugs! Or sharpen my word-sword?! First published on Facebook on 2013-11-07 at this link. Previous poemA smile is too cheapNext poemTHE WOLVES

Submitted poem THE WOLVES Poem by Onyedikachi Believe Orjiekwe · 2026 All are wolves Suckers of our treasuries The cabals of destruction The enemies of our nation Our oil wells, amongst them, are shared Our economy, in bondage, their selves to satisfy Built mansions round the states Bought luxury cars to intimidate citizens All are […]

Submitted poem MY SHY GIANT Poem by Arnold Agofure · 2026 In the face of a gathering dusk I saw one shy bright white cloud Peeking behind a dark, glorious and proud one Afraid to step up Dragged back by how beautiful the rival’s darkness Blind to outstretched helping hand Truthful and secure But if […]

Submitted poem Cleansing Herself Poem by Sheila Moseley · 2026 She stands in the rain No umbrella No raincoat With each drop of rain She confesses She seeks forgiveness No one is with her According to the naked eye But she feels His presence He stirs her spirit Convicts her of her words Showing her […]

Submitted poem WALLS OF UNENDING SCARS Poem by Uche Francis Uwadinachi · 2026 I I have seen The four walls Coated with gory hand-prints Of criminals and suspects In-scripting awkwardness Pleading for a public presentation I stared at slogans Screaming…. “we die…innocent” “i was here” “and so what” “are you the president?” “dem go fire […]

Submitted poem NAKED RACE Poem by Isah Bala · 2026 Our generation is in a race Alien race is what the aged call it Race of unclad damsels Engaging their likes of lads The race is alien to African culture It’s a naked race The race is a mess to the society It has mesmerize […]

Submitted poem For Beryl, The lilly In the sun Poem by Adedayo Agarau · 2026 For Beryl, The lilly In the sun: The chain of love have webbed my heart. the pain of pleasure have sucked my blood. I cant get a second of freedom without a thought of you. -i’m bound. Listen, beauty you […]

Submitted poem ÀBÍKÚ Poem by Albert Seraphin · 2026 I pay obeisance to all Málọmọ́ To all Kòkúmọ́, to all Kúdáyísí…… When the lion roars All animals keep calm When a cock crows Its members accompany it When gángan drum sounds Both old and young dance to it When Àbíkú displays The whole household is […]

Submitted poem Time After Time Poem by Patricia S. Miller · 2026 Patricia S. Miller In the distance I saw a silhouette figure Moving towards me With slow breathes I am frozen in my stance Heart beating Quaking the earth beneath me Mind racing Wondering who can you be? And what do you want from […]

Submitted poem IRONIES Poem by Murtala Ibrahim Oye · 2026 They will say abortion is wrong but look down on teenage parents Pastors preach charity but fly around in private jets Imams preach against greed but grow fat on followers’ innocence Government tout peace but endorse war Parents want educated kids but only marvel at […]