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Neither prose nor poetry

The names we bare

Some Nigerians have interesting names. Some were named based on the circumstances surrounding their birth. Some names are like a sentence, subjecting the bearer to a life of interrogations or outright mockery. Such names run Read more…

By Ovyay, 2 years ago October 2, 2020
Poetry

Parable of my tears

Cloudy weather gathering A storm occasioned by pain is brewing It’s going to rain teardrops today My eyes have refused to be silenced When all the voices in a man insist on speaking at the Read more…

By Ovyay, 3 years ago September 18, 2020
Prosetry

Be on your guard (En garde).

I pour unto you the oil of wisdom Use it to water the depths of your soul and survive When men praise you, be on your guard They never mean what they say and they Read more…

By Ovyay, 3 years ago September 4, 2020
Prosetry

Today, when no one was looking…

Today Whilst no one was looking I picked my nose Dug in real deep And shot fireballs into the sky. Today whilst no one was looking I scratched my butt It felt really good What Read more…

By Ovyay, 3 years ago July 17, 2020
Neither prose nor poetry

Peppery bowls and watery eyes

Peppery bowls, the harbinger of watery eyes The reward of interacting with the spicy, the intense and the tasty Send Mama’s boys away to feed on cake and vanilla ice-cream While valiant men kiss the Read more…

By Ovyay, 3 years ago July 11, 2020
Neither prose nor poetry

Culinary Delights

Ah ìyàn funfun, king of the swallows beckoned to me in Ekiti man’s land I must heed your call before I enter Ado Èkìtì Gastric juices don dey para for man belle Your union with Read more…

By Ovyay, 3 years ago July 3, 2020
Neither prose nor poetry

Welcome to Dubai

Land of the dancing fountains The melting pot of beautiful engineering and artistry Grandeur in the embrace of excellence Welcome to Dubai. How can I forget the dazzling night lights of the Marina Or of Read more…

By Ovyay, 3 years ago June 27, 2020
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