Its morning, when I jerk awake That’s as much sleep as I can take I’d dozed off around 10pm And slept unplanned till 5am I’m up, splash water on my face Time to begin a Read More
Sep 042012
Oyenwen Odia
Jul 012012
I woke up this morning Filled with so much longing People I needed to see My day mapped out before me My brother’s tying the knot I’ve missed him a whole lot So I’m back Read More
Jun 102012
Today is Sunday, my best day of the week. It’s also the day everybody goes to church. Mummy says it’s because Sunday is God’s holy day. Mummy and Daddy always rush on Sundays. They say Read More
Jun 072012
Like a fish out of water Out of my turf I sulk From wàrds to the birth centre With confused steps I walk All because you’re not here Learning to make decisions Gaining much experience Read More
May 082012
I have no pen to write No paper in my sight Just how I feel about you So diligently I’ll type Before my nerve falls through You’ve got me awake all night With feelings I’ve Read More
May 042012
As I stood and watched The soldiers passed by Dragging him who’d brought Joy to many lives I didn’t understand Why they hit him so They pulled him through sand Maybe they didn’t know See Read More
Apr 262012
It’s late in the night I’m struggling to write Words that would seem right A dirge to a one time friend See there was this girl I used to know well How long? I can’t Read More