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Sound of Sorrow

They have slept with their fathers
Shall we seek for revenge?
Even the emotions could no longer contain our sisters
All we sing now is dirge.
I could hear the wailing of infants and cry of women
the sound of swords clanging and shouting of men  
Everywhere... I see darkness
Death! like we had no fortress
Shall we seek for revenge?
... All we sing now is dirge! 

They have slept with their fathers 
Left their children and wives 
Shall we seek for revenge? 
who will console our mothers?
When will grateful tears well up in our eyes ? 
All we sing now is dirge.
How long shall we fold our arms or fight for peace?
When will the deafening and raging battle cease ? 
Shall we seek for revenge?
... All we sing now is dirge!

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Pandemic Love

I've walked a thousand mile 
  To loves' land 
   I've read the pages' file 
   To take her by the hand 
    Still dreaming of walking down the isle 
    And dancing to the band 

     What is love ? … I ask 
     Take off your mask 
     And I'll show you. 
     
      So....
 
  Take me to your heart 
   Like a sheep to the slaughter
   Your kiss will capture my heart 
   One way or another.

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Cry For Freedom

Who shall restore our land's dignity
When plundered by thieves
Who frolic about in the corridors of power 
How shall we escape 
From the lashes of history? 

'How can the captives be delivered from the mighty'? 
When engulfed by malodorous ambassadors 
Who like rodents eat up the nation's trust.
How shall we escape 
From the lashes of history?

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20-10-20, Stop the Massacre

Today is another day
We match
Like every other day
In fight for our lives.
We prayed and sang songs
Chant our anthem
#EndSars
And say no to other forms of sars
Never knew it's gon' become a dirge.
We were happy to stand for what's right
Never knew we'll not see the night.
Beckoned on my brothers
To come on board
He was happy to hold the flag
Flag was soaked in blood.

As darkness enshrouded the scene
On the sudden appearance of the military
We became frightened 
And  livid
We watched helplessly.
Rivers of blood
The sky weeps in anguish.

A thousand voice heard I at once
Stop the massacre!
We're bleeding!
Bleeding from holes in our hearts
Holes from bullets
Bullets in the head of our heroes
Heroes whose only crime 
was demanding for a better life
Life that is meant to be sweet
But bitter and battered for so long
Long enough to threaten our existence
Existence that should be of essence
... Stop the massacre!

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Prayer For Nigeria :World Peace

Wash us  our stain 
Heal us oh God 
And send down thy rain 
We pray 
... Amen ! 

For ground swallows our flesh 
The wind blows into air, our spirit 
Our families mourn all day 

Our tears caress our bruised hearts 
As we silently walk away 
Our families mourn all day 

Dear farther in heaven 
We are tired of mourning 
Make earth a safe haven 
And your sun shines on us in the morning 
... Amen !

 'Bite Size Poem no. 39'

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Mirror Back Blast

I held on to my past 
That should never have last
Flashes of life's horror 
Running through my head 
As I stood in front of a broken mirror 
...I can't comprehend.
 I began to bleed 
 From the things I should have get rid.
My spirit almost gave up 
No one to give a head up 
I kept nailing myself in pain 
Hoping for a sunshine and rain. 

 I had no strength 
when the sky was grey 
But I shift focus 
From that which cause me pain 
 So I can see clearly 
...the rays 
Of sunshine 
That will brighten my days.

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Heroes

Ode to the fallen heroes
Who left their all
When duty call
Glanced at victory
At the expense of of their lives
Living children and wives
To restore honor and glory.
They fell with their faces with the foes.

They performed their duty diligently
Remember to honor them with dignity.

Ode to the fallen heroes
Who seemed out of battle have escaped
Through some profound dull tunnel
Long since scooped.
No longer mingle with their laughing comrades
Nor talk of their battle escapades 
Neither sit at familiar tables at home
They sleep beyond the soil foam.
They fell with their faces with the foes.

They performed their duty diligently
Remember to honor them with dignity.

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The Wisdom Within: A Tapestry of Power

A tapestry of strength, a vibrant hue ,
On women's Day, our hearts sing true.
From dawn's soft blush to twilight's gleam,
A legacy of courage, a powerful dream. 

For every hand that guides , and every voice that rings 
For wisdom shared, and joy that springs. 
Through trials faced, and battles won,
A spirit shines, like morning sun. 

With every step, a path they pave, 
For future blooms, the world to save. 
So let's rise, with hearts ablaze,
And honor women, in countless ways. 

For strength and grace, and boundless love ,
A gift bestowed , from realms above.
On women's Day, we celebrate,
The power within, that seals our fate.

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Our Masterpiece

My hand thus move swiftly
On the canvas
Like a speed of light.
Paints...splattered on my shirt 
From mere color pallet 
My brush sweeping softly. 

How would you paint me? 
... She asked 

A silhouette of dark and light 
As we hold each other tight 
Draw you close and make you mine 
With a brush so light and fine. 
I'll sketch your lips in shaded tone 
Your love to match my own.