Tonight I looked in your eyes I just saw what I’d been suspecting all this while. All this while, I’ve been praying and from what I saw I know those prayers have been answered. Read More
Dec 032013
Poem
Oct 132013
We’re just acting by others action Glowing and shinning but rotten woods Lust in love Magical feelings; all lies Our purpose; Ambition Our skills; Our pretension Zealous in our Devotion and our friendship; a Read More
Sep 232013
Wear my shoes Run my miles Meet my woes Know my smiles You’ll meet more woes less smiles After miles in my shoes But me in my shoes less woes More smiles making my miles Read More
Sep 012013
My foots are tucked My knees are bucked I couldn’t run anymore Ever since we met at the mall My sight on you Still Gazes at you with zeal I couldn’t even blink no more Read More
Aug 312013
Your Husband falls continually for me You have allowed me take your place Though I was brought as a stranger into this place Don’t think I am not of standard What do you think all Read More
Aug 082013
ONCE UPON A TIME It held out intruigue and excitement Challenges and purpose gave birth 2 inspiration Inspiration and identity gave a sense of direction A sense of direction and continuity, generated pride Pride, inspiration Read More
Aug 062013
I hear he’s visiting today, The gov’nor and his deputy, To see that be that as it may, His promise is fulfilled. The people gather roundabout Both young and old, they all come out. They Read More
Aug 032013
The silver cord is loosed, The golden bowl, broken. There I lay cocooned, Mary’s heart is broken. It’s been four days or so Since I stepped into darkness, I’m dwelling in limbo, My sorrow, relentless. Read More
Jul 292013
“Nothing is found except it is hidden. Nothing is hidden except it is a treasure.” In me is a talent waiting to be discovered; The very gift that makes me priceless. In me is a Read More
Jul 092013
I thought about pleasure, people, life and all. I thought about kisses and cuddles… Those voyeurisms,deep darks and stories friends told. Their victories and many conquest- Those zones they hoist. Displaying the maps when the Read More
Jun 102013
Rape, Domestic Violence and Women Abuse are evils that must not be left to roam free in our societies. The victims are our MOTHERS, SISTERS and DAUGHTERS and we cannot sit back and watch them Read More
May 232013
Like a long stretching road I waited endlessly For the manager of my heart She came and charmed my soul I ‘called’ her beauty She was like the rose, ‘scently’ She was far prettier Read More
May 172013
Α̲̅πϑ they sat down Under the canopy To mourn or celebrate? Our loss their gain With peering eyes Jagged hearts and sagging breast Dirty wrappers, the villagers But I look on with dismay The Read More
May 082013
She came in a duffel coat To the mill of words Bearing a beautiful heart On a beautiful day, nay a Beauty to behold. The soul, a plethora of Riches like that ancient Queen of Read More
May 032013
I usually approach Layrite’s poems with some caution. I know if I read them in a hurry I will come back to the first line understanding little. In order words, the poet tries to ensconce Read More
Apr 292013
Through the sun flakes The moonlight shining Even under the rainfall We were always happy It was like a gift A melody playing Tranquil and peaceful We were two sweethearts Until that day came Read More
Apr 132013
Not every rain is a blessing The floods, the erosion… hurricanes bring more pain Even to those eyes that were raped of their possessions The rain is bias in its selection. Keep your house Read More
Apr 102013
Come dance with me Omoge Sewa to rewa Allow me drown in the Power of your amulet Come close to my right Don’t hide your brilliance from my eyes Come close to my left Read More
Mar 062013
Beneath those worn tombs standing on the parched earth Just beyond the green mangrove fenders Scavenged by wild foxes from fallen boulders Lie the bones of men who fought for truth This profaned plot, this Read More
Mar 012013
TIME IN A BOTTLE – ILERIOLUWA (SENGA) I did time once Yeah, I did time in a bottle Locked up in the green ones And the keys thrown down the bottom Flaming stream coursing through Read More