HER Ovaries are fighting Now, a war of two cities Bloodbath in-between BIRTH Labour “Laws” come tough Constrictions at intervals Baby cries, both sleeps BODY The architects failed Angelo could not draw this… This accurate [...]
Apr 172012
JAY'S PLANET
Mar 152012
Joy and laughter herald my coming Drums roll, waists twist, muscles ripple In mad celebration as I enter the world again. I know these faces. That’s Auntie Chioma. She’ll sprinkle holy water on me for [...]
Mar 042012
(For Stephanie) I know her wish. But, not her heart. Her rare possession: a mastery of the ageless art. Art ruled by pans and ovens, mixing and kneading. And kids shuffling and waiting on whetted [...]
Nov 142011
(for Ken Saro Wiwa) My keen cry to Kenule: I, Fubara, of disjointed Fishnet and gaping boat, from the land of kernel Back feeling and staggering heritage. Of gasping fish and de-flowered flowers, Of frowning [...]
Sep 222011
Just when we thought The carnival was over We heard stomps throughout That made warriors quiver *** The khaki boys ploughed and ripped fort Tearing down all that peace could render Gigantic loots. None questioned [...]
Sep 132011
Didn’t we just say it? Predictable antique on a constant loop. There you are, Making tickling turns. Pro-cyclic rings of little rest. *** Again, if we ask, please don’t tell. The sun plays your [...]
Jul 292011
The drops seemed a few All it touched came new But how shallow a man’s mind To bear this rain’s own mind *** Soon a few drops tripled Almost like a mindless ripple Suddenly nature [...]
Jun 162011
Thin twin of unsolicited trail Perpetual copycat of my every move With skin of no texture, feel or gleam Your lips rattle but no audible conversation Sometimes I feel we could talk But a wasted [...]
Apr 042011
(For Japan) Listen, can you feel death’s breath- Beneath these rubbles? If you can, feel Once more the cold feet of Takashi and Kitasata Taking rude steps over your sunken breasts.
Feb 272011
The sun smiled with intense pride, a very hot afternoon. Outside, a hen basked on the carpet grass, together with two of her seven chicks. I think she was teaching them something. And they seemed [...]
Jan 272011
in this airport, pot bellies rule, and lead the dance of boxed machines. the boxes watch and join the carnival of lopsided fun. on and on, they dance
Dec 212010
I will sing today
The songs of tomorrow
Clad in nude notes
Claps of thunder and earthly tugs
Render beats and rhythm
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Dec 022010
ted, my teddy talks.
when he does, words
of comfort flow forth,
to sooth my aching heart.
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Nov 122010
(towards a simple mind)
Spherical box of round lines,
Eclectic content of psychological mix.
Hearts of infrequent frequency,
And acts of unintentional intents.
Oct 222010
(for childhood and innocence)
Monday at Happydale Crèche:
tender feet shuffle, chuckles abound.
more tears from Mama’s wave.
and, oh Papa’s cologne I’ll miss.