Category: The Archive

Dupe — Gabriel Fadun

Read “Dupe” by Gabriel Fadun, published in PM News on 22 Feb 2001, on love & relationships, romance and Valentine.

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Glory (To Maureen) — Aries

Read “Glory (To Maureen)” by Aries, published in PM News on 22 Feb 2001, on love & relationships, devotion and mortality.

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Legacy of dying father — Mrs. Shabih Zehra Husaini

The archive Legacy of dying father Poem by Mrs. Shabih Zehra Husaini · 1994 “Death overpowers me My son! I can now hear Its stealthy steps And the knell, being tolled. But before I cross the threshold of life Before I part with you I wish to give you these precious jewels Which have been […]

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Togetherness — Mukhtar S. ‘Wakeel

The archive Togetherness Poem by Mukhtar S. ‘Wakeel · 1994 The sourness in our togetherness Should bring no hate or bitterness For that’ll be pure madness And we’ve enjoyed too much happiness To be grieved by such sadness. I do not believe we can bear The pains and anguish that follow A broken intimate affair […]

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Hearty Kathy — Bello Y. Bida

The archive Hearty Kathy Poem by Bello Y. Bida · 1994 A very beautiful lady Really pretty baby Is my hearty Kathy She’s never selfish And hides a stronger wish The wish to share her life To care all the time Whoever she holds so very dear Have no awful nagging fear As she cause […]

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Go away disappointment! — Abdulmalik Moh’d Shaba

The archive Go away disappointment! Poem by Abdulmalik Moh’d Shaba · 1994 I have been in love for two years It has been so much appreciated By my friend and relations I have wanted to marry her for love. I have given all my love to her I have given all my pictures to her […]

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Transition — Njoku Austyn C.

The archive Transition Poem by Njoku Austyn C. · 1994 Sit down beside me On these seated grasses Put your arm around me The way a lover should Rest your fair head And flowing soft mass Upon my able shoulders Let’s watch the gold sun As it recedes across the river And the wearied fishermen […]

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I still love her — Uncredited (Citizen)

The archive I still love her Poem by Uncredited (Citizen) · 1994 There is a girl sweet and kind I did glance her moving across the street She stares at me as she passed She waved not as she turned And yet I still love her till I die So fast she will never be […]

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Farewell soldiers — L.O.C. Anene

The archive Farewell soldiers Poem by L.O.C. Anene · 1993 (As the Third Republic Threatens to Enter) Soldier go we have got enough soldier go we have learnt enough Our mouths are sick hungry for arguments denied of marathon talks our hearts swell and burn with undebated issues. Why keep soldiers past their prime? our […]

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Left on the ground — P.O. Atuu

The archive Left on the ground Poem by P.O. Atuu · 1993 With magazines in their pouches. Let us keep our lamps Burning on the little oil Now left in them Till the time comes. “On guard” even when we doze In the cold night Let not the sleep Enter our heavy heads. So many […]

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