Eko-Lagos
In Lagos' vibrant mosaic, life abounds,
Multicultural threads, in waters surrounded.
Lovely, funny, and resilient souls reside,
Great leaders emerge, yet hurdles abide.
Morning rush, nighttime chase, ceaseless pace,
Some seek rest, others rise, in endless space.
You wonder where the crowds converge and roam,
A city of mystery, where not all are known.
Superhuman, mysterious beings weave and spin,
In public transport, life's
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Categories:
eko, africa, courage, engagement, fantasy,
Form: Ballad
Sisi Eko
She walks swaying hers hips
Propelled by the heeled shoes
Sound from the walk likened to a cat
Causing a stare, all eyes on her
Sisi Eko!! on the stage
Lipstick sticking like smudge
Eyelashes and makeup, rainbow
colours running riot.
Seduction art form, appearances
For the highest bidder.
Sisi Eko on the stage where she
Exhales the most.
Sisi Eko on the
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Categories:
eko, beautiful, eve, life,
Form: Free verse
Eko Lagos
The streets of Lagos
Snort odours of variant origins
Whilst watching their breath claw its way
Into the breathing hole of man
The feet of Lagos
Speedily catapulting legs forward
Dance to the howling of cars
On these burdened streets
Thrashing and striking chords mercilessly
The cacophonous orchestra of man and Danfo
Creates a vortex of peaceful
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Categories:
eko, earth, men, nature, write,
Form: Quatrain
Eko Akete
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EKO AKETE @50
TIME OF THOUGHT:LOST
DATE OF THOUGHT:2015
A damsel was born decades ago
Her name is EKO
Eko Ile Ogbon
She is the most sought after amongst other
The eyes of the Southwest states
The favourite of her mother Country Nigeria
The choice of all
Her northern and eastern arms is shared by the Gateway state (Ogun State)
Adun ba'rin ma
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Categories:
eko, africa, age, blessing, celebration,
Form: Bio
Eko
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EKO @50
TIME OF THOUGHT:LOSS
DATE OF THOUGHT:2015
A damsel was born decades ago
Her name is EKO
Eko Ile Ogbon
She is the most sought after amongst other
The eyes of the Southwest states
The favourite of her mother Country Nigeria
The choice of all
Her northern and eastern arms is shared by the Gateway state (Ogun State)
Adun ba'rin ma to'si
Her
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Categories:
eko, africa, anniversary, blessing, class,
Form: Bio