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I hope this poem will serve as stairs to the sky. I hope these rhymes will catch your eyes, I hope my hypnotic words will wing you to fly. Fearlessly glitter in the dark and rise! Yesterday, you slayed Like the Cyclops of the Odyssey. The moon is in your eyes, The land of your lineament is rainy, The dark wind has dusted for you, A castle of bewilderment. Dimmed gold of a dog's life, roomed your fate. Stretched to your hand is a tightrope, Of a rebirth of the mighty Phoenix. Dance to the rhythm of new hope. Gloomy days and tears are bounded. Here is the key to the new beginning gate. A painting of a new smile On your fair face. I hope this poem is a kiss of life. I hope this poem brings a new lease on life. Try this time, remembering these words. Try this time, remembering, This is your time and moment. Try this time, remembering, There is a God. Bennie S. Alan is a Liberian writer, musical artist, poet, and storyteller from Monrovia. Inspired by his mother and grandmother, he bega...

You asked. I gave what I could. Not everything. Just enough. After that, my messages felt quiet. Not because I stopped, but because you stopped seeing. The space between us grew. No fight. No goodbye. Just distance. I stayed available. You stayed away. I understood without words: people remember you when they need you, then forget when the need is gone. I didn’t hate you. I only learned that timing rules hearts, and silence teaches more than promises. Life moves like this: giving, taking, leaving questions. I stand with mine. If only time could listen. Reme Abel Nakruah Nawoe Liberian Writer, Poet, Educator & Motivational Speaker Writing as The Black Poet, Reme Abel Nakruah Nawoe is recognized for his poignant poetry exploring themes of love, heartbreak, hope, and social commentary, deeply rooted in African reality and lived experience. Through simple, direct language, he gives voice to the unheard and expresses inner truths shaped by social struggle. As a modern truth-teller in 21...

Few days ago, we observed a remarkable personality and her new published work. We asked her out for an interview and she agreed gladly. Here are the details of what we got from her.   1. Miss, Please Introduce yourself? My name is  Awodiya  Esther Funke. I am a poet and social campaigner. Though a native of Ilesha in Osun State, I was born in Nigeria’s economic capital, Lagos, where I  currently reside. I hold a Bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of Ado Ekiti, now Ekiti State University, and a Masters Degree from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. I am the Initiator "SAFE DREAMS INITIATIVE", which is dedicated to Sickle cell awareness. I am also a member of Poets in Nigeria (PIN), and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). I recently unveiled my first poetry book, "THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER" (poems on the borderline). I'm  committed to using poetry to positively impact people and societies worldwide. 2. What inspires...

LYRICAL DEXTERITY 5 vr 2-18 2 You gave us bread, and you gave us cheese You gave us the moon, the stars, and the seas 3 Five senses, we hear, taste, view, and sneeze You gave us fine air and added breeze 4 you paid our fees So we could earn degrees 5 you gave us ice, made us wise so we don't freeze 6 You gave us salvation for free not for lease You showed us the door and gave us the keys 7 According to your riches and glory, you supplied us our needs By your stripes, we are healed from every disease 8 You gave us peace Yet we were not pleased 9 The bible says that the wages of sin is death, We lie, fornicate, steal, and engaged ourselves in a lot more of these And I wonder why our lives have not yet been ceased 10 Though the sweetest God, I can boldly say that you are displeased by our actions, that is why we have gone on our knees to pray saying “Lord please” Forgive us our sins Especially those who have slept with their cousins 11 No losses, no d...

FINALLY HOME I was only thirteen. There was a time when I would have played referee. There was a time when I would have joined them in shouting at the top of my voice in a bid to bring back peace. A time when I would have wept bitterly, pleading with my parents to stop. But not anymore. Now I am just their non-cheering audience. Now I weep bitterly but silently. I just watch since realising that this was their most enjoyed time. This was their most heated moment. It was only fair of me to let them be even though it was one - among many others - of their ways to torture me. One minute they were lovers in a world of their own, the next they were enemies but still manage to remain in one world. They kept arguing. Mum was flapping her hands. Dad was hollering with his head bobbing up and down. Mum bent to pick something..... And suddenly, her five inches block heels came flying in my direction. I quickly duck. They didn't miss a beat. Mum was screaming like a ...

AWESOMENESS OF WRITERS Writers are immortal. They do not die. Their flesh might be lowered below the mother earth but their writings will live long like the earth. Writers are webs. Different works of life warped together to form a web called writers. . . Do you know that a writer is a footballer? Yes! He dribbles the mind of his readers. . A writer is a tailor. He weaves millions of words to form a beautiful fabric of words. . A writer is a sculptor. He carves his characters to his satisfaction and specification. . A writer Is a painter. He paints his own world with the ideas in his head and a willing biro. . A writer is a god. He creates his own characters, gives them shelter, marry for them, gives them food and clothing and kills them at will. . A writer is a magician. He holds his readers spellbound with the hypnosis of his writings. . A writer is a doctor. He treats age- long emotional ailments with a line of thought. . A writer is a polic...

In the valley of aspiration  through the alley of desperation I peered into the player's jubilation I feared the delays of faulty dedication I dared to dominate my limitations Like a fry my assumed Rock-steady dedications Were dust My jubilation dead! But the thought of you Pushed me to the wall Of triumph Then I broke the boundaries Between us Now she loves within; their caps are up Itohan Eghide studies English and Literary studies at University of Uyo. A budding poetess, Inspirational writer and motivational speaker. She is a co-author of the book entitled, " Master of Maxims "

VICTORIA ACERTA O weak survivor O broken warrior O weeping fighter O discouraged journeyman Bend low on your tired knees In homage to the Almighty Rise on your ready feet And greet the day See the sun majestically seated above your head As it duly performs its chores Be courageous and have faith You'll still make it Ignore the torturous miseries of yesterday The sun still shines make hay Perhaps success might come your way Today might be the payday What tomorrow has in store I know not But if you do your work And confront the day with no fear Then tomorrow will smile at you. Ogwo David Emenike, currently residing in Nigeria, is a young Sage, Motivator, Essayist, Poet, business consultant, positive change facilitator, life coach, inspirational speaker and visionary leader. He is a sage whose sagacity is directed towards making the system that drives the progress of humanity better. He is a coordinator at Hinovelty, a cutting edge human capacity ...

IN MY EYES In My Eyes You Will See A Woman Of Love, Truth, And Honesty Look Into My Eyes And You Will Know Just How Deep I Can Be And Just How Far I Will Go In My Eyes You Will Find All The Pain And Troubles Of The Past Left Behind Look Into My Eyes And You Will Feel The Hope, Joy, And Faith To Heal Though My Eyes Sometimes Shed A Tear I Pray For The Ones I Love So Dear Look Into My Eyes And Look Deep Inside You Will Find That I Have Nothing To Hide In My Eyes You Will See Desire No Money, No Fame, Or No Fortune Can Buy Her Look Into My Eyes And Feel The Love So Free And Pure Just Like A Dove In My Eyes You Will See Compassion and Grace And The Power To Spread It Everywhere, Every Place Look Into My Eyes and See The World The Stars And Planets All In One Swirl In My Eyes There is hope, Inspiration The Colors And Hues So Much Captivation In My Eyes There Are Many Things You Will See But Most Importantly In My Eyes You Will See Me Amaka Imani Nkosazana was born in Ala...

HOW TO CREATE A DESIRABLE FUTURE  Your future is not a mystery.Your future is predictable.The best way to predict your future is to CREATE IT! How do your create your future? 1.DECISION: You don't succeed because you are destined to.u succeed because you are determined to.Greatness is not your destiny, it is your choice. Your decision takes you from where you are to where you want to be.It is your vehicle. Even your indecision is a decision. Never complain about what you permit.Make that decision today! Why? You are a decision away from your next success. 2.ACTION: You deeds are seeds that will help you in your time of need.Your action is superior to your intentions.Men are similar in their promises but they differ in their performance. Actions have consequences.The world does not pay you for what you know but what you do.The world admires professors but they pay professionals.Professors accumulate knowledge , professionals apply knowledge. An action is a moving idea. The...

   I AM I am a lost tributary flowing into the marrow of life Meandering my pride in a lost voyage Daunted by the frown of a passing wind Rolled and tossed into the dying dreams of a pauper Sailing through my adversary liquor One shot to heaven Whispering a prayer for his gin to wash me ashore beyond hades A land where the shackles on tomorrow’s feet Outweighs the fairy tales of hamlet I am a hunchback of truth in a lie Carried on the lips of a widow Who curses the sundown that birthed me Still I will rise like the eleventh hour of Judas’ conscious Tell the gatekeeper at Eden The snail fear not the feet of the cheetah For in his wisdom he traded his beautiful hope for an ugly faith Papa’s drums are singing; Sabali! Sabali! The roasted corn will take you home Kingsley Kojo Antwi is an award winning poet, screenwriter and an entrepreneur. He is a graduate from the University of Education – Kumasi Campus, where he studied Information Technology Education. Kojo is also the vice...

THE TRUE MEASURE AND DEFINITION OF SUCCESS. The true measure of success is not the amount of material possessions one has but the way one live his or her life and the impact it has on others. Success can truly be measured in relation to self-development, family-bond, friends and relationships, contribution to humanity's betterment, influence and goals actualized. Many people only focus on material possession when measuring or defining success; that is wrong. Some people have the notion that they are not successful because they don't have a car, money or a degree and other things in life. If you are in this group mentioned, please go beyond yourself and touch someone's life positively then, your service and love will bring you true success and fulfillment. Success is truly measured according to the number of lives you have impacted. Few people know the true meaning and measure of success. Being wealthy or famous is not really being a success because we know many fa...

Nmezi Ugo (Trazer) is, among other things, a digital artist born in Anambra. He studied Political Science at Babcock University, produces his digital art using Photoshop CS applications. His fascination in art is chiefly on how familiar forms can convene to create unfamiliar meanings. As an artist, he is inspired by Africa and by love.