By Omoruyi Uwuigiaren I went into the printing press and I have to tell you that it was the best press I have ever seen in my life. It was beautiful. There were customers. There was help on the floor. One of the staff approached me. He greeted, “Good evening sir.” Smile paraded his face. … Continue reading Nowhere to Hide
Poems by Pat Ashinze
WAR let us draw light and curse the night and her evils. let us drink wine and make our women burn in love. let us taste death and resurrect to see the glossy sun. ... RIGOR APPETIT( Haiku) life is a banquet hosted by God. death: the irresistibly majestic dessert. all shall eat; all … Continue reading Poems by Pat Ashinze
DRIFT
By Pat Ashinze nothing makes a man look stupid like wanton misery and consistent failure. And love. i tell you, dear reader - not because i have drunk sour wines; not because i have seen the sky bleed; not because my memories have grown grey beards and have become arthritic; i tell you this to … Continue reading DRIFT
“LOVE’S FREEDOM”
By David Chukwudi Njoku Love lives in the heart of faith, I found me a Jewel that sings like an angel, Her voice melts away my pain, She plays the guitar with passion That leaves me in the Love's ocean. My loneliness is no more, Her voice of fellowship is path to freedom, Such freedom houses … Continue reading “LOVE’S FREEDOM”
“PRAY FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY”
By David Chukwudi Njoku She needs your attention Not your incessant castigation, Neither your deception Nor complex aggravation. She is in the midst of water Yet cry for water. She is a succour to many Yet her citizenry begs. Her leaders full of treachery, Live in affluence While her electorates starve of hunger. Pray for … Continue reading “PRAY FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY”
“FIGHT IT”
By David Chukwudi Njoku Fight it, Stop it, Let it out, Don't give in to its thoughts, is a killer of destiny, don't allow hold water, no matter its package, it can give you eternal joy only but a short time relief. Stop it, how dare you! TRAMADOL, is a death trap filled with ephemerals, no … Continue reading “FIGHT IT”