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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Fraser Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Many congratulations on your fine poetry being featured this week, Happy New Year to you >> James
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January 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM
A gripping reminder of the cost of change. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
Brown Avatar
January 4, 2010 at 3:20 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Gbenga. May you have may more. Love, Carol
Joseph Osaeghemede Avatar
January 4, 2010 at 1:58 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.
Sotayo Aro Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 6:07 AM
This is a lovely poem slow and steady. It is a real and true story. Welldone
Ogunbiyi Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 2:23 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?
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
Higgins Avatar
December 9, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Amazing write my friend. Loved it!
White Avatar
November 8, 2008 at 6:05 PM
such alot of riveting thoughts and layers within this write, this leaves me to ponder, at your next write, take care D-ncye
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM
This is a informative poem that clearly shows the thoughts that bring a empire change - Great poem - god Bless
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