poem

Oluyinka Walked this Path

 Through Schematics and wires you found your way Creating tomorrow from yesterday’s clay Your Innovation soared, a brilliant flight In the realm of Ideas, you shone so bright.   Though your shoes itches with concerns You concern yourself with others Responding to each call and email designs With a stoic expression oblivious to others   […]

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Bamidele Aturu is Through

I hate yesterdayBecause he died yesterdayA pall of darkness descendedOn Nigeria JudiciaryAs he’s numbered in deadBeyond all reasonable doubtsHe defends the poorTo dare a great sporeRescuing comic Baba suweWho almost defecated his intestinesLet the trees weepLet the mown grass mournLet truth-lovers mournLet his country mournAs he walks across the silent streamsThreading on Angelic roadTo rest

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Silence at Noon

He dreamt of entanglement Devoid of camouflage, ammunition, and helmet Devoid of cries from launchers and crossfires But of clinking glasses and desires.   Gallantly stomping the earth He bid his co-survivors farewell With a nostalgic mixed breath And silence for comrades that fell   His happy boots headed home Amidst surprising hoots, compassion, and

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