Best Shillings Poems

I carried two shillings, one for each eye,
For my love was a dying soul.
When she left I kissed her goodbye -
Covered her eyes to soften death's toll.

2-28-20
Contest: Poe Etic Verse
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( a before independent Nigeria, excerpt )




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At night
He came with his family;
The whole band,
All looking somewhat tired and hungry.
Oga!
He shouted, and then a quick grin.
Month end don pass ooo,
And you promised
To pay on demand the Sum of Ten shillings’
You remember?




Godwin Henry Osaigbovo Pa Shakespeare...

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