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The 7th King of Nigeria

O Hail the King That lies along the ring Beside the bank of Niger Mauling fishes like an Ocean scavenger Lo, he knoweth not That if a man wants rot Before fall cometh pride Pride; when on a high horse we ride Aye, the fishes are with the voice of men Crying & Wailing like a Babylonian convict on his way to the den And our king felt it fun Hence, the mauling goes on But his hands killeth men Our king knoweth not then No aide would talk Dare one, on his body shall it feed on; Hawk Behold, the lord of war won't stop He kindle the furnace of hell with their fleshes But the men can take it no more Now, an alternative they seek Enough of yawning and folding of arms The sickle is coming to their heads This, they can't take They seek the weakness in the king's prowess The Apple of an alien prostitute A bite is enough to kill a wild bear But our king ate much in the company of a beer

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 1/5/2010 8:55:00 AM
Many congratulations on your fine poetry being featured this week, Happy New Year to you >> James
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Date: 1/4/2010 12:07:00 PM
A gripping reminder of the cost of change. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
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Date: 1/4/2010 3:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Gbenga. May you have may more. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/4/2010 1:58:00 AM
i liked the poem, the topic was very captivating and that was what drew my attention, i think a medium like the poetry soup is the best place to speak also about the good of our dear motherland NIGERIA, WHOSE GOOD DEEDS HAS ALWAYS BEEN WRITTEN ON THE SURFACE OF WATERS AND HER vice all chiseled in marble. i happy to find a Nigerian brother here. bless you.
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Date: 9/29/2009 6:07:00 AM
This is a lovely poem slow and steady. It is a real and true story. Welldone
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Date: 9/27/2009 2:23:00 PM
hm... even before you unveiled it in your last verse, i could sniff it; you trouble him in his grave still? gbenga, ba wo la se le ma soro lo?
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Date: 9/24/2009 2:31:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/9/2008 9:28:00 AM
Amazing write my friend. Loved it!
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Date: 11/8/2008 6:05:00 PM
such alot of riveting thoughts and layers within this write, this leaves me to ponder, at your next write, take care D-ncye
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Date: 11/1/2008 10:00:00 AM
This is a informative poem that clearly shows the thoughts that bring a empire change - Great poem - god Bless
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