“From the Horizon” by Abdulbasit Abubakar Adamu
From the Horizon We tend to look for happiness at a distance Some find it above the horizon, Some…
Journal Stories 01: Michael Minassian – 1995
Photo: Adrien Olichon, Pexels 19 February 1:10 PM (1995?) In the airport at Atlanta waiting for the plane to Norfolk,…
Three Poems – Tonye Willie-Pepple
Written by Tonye Willie Pepple Oranges are not always sweet We were all in the tray With different shades of…
“The Invisible Man” by Lynn White
image source: pixabay.com The Invisible Man There was a large handwritten sign ‘Invisible man – naked and destitute’ I could…
“Before Frustration Killed Her” by Madu Chisom
We sat on a pile of firewood and watched the timid sun die behind the limbs of a palm tree…
“Opening up” by OsyMizpah Unuevho
Opening up with line from “Hurry up please it’s time” by Anne Sexton I’m each thread in the ripped jeans……
“Dirty Hands” by Lynn White
image source: pixabay.com Dirty HandsGloves will protect youfrom the dirt in the groundas you pot and dig and prune.Gloves will…
Taking Poetry off the Pages: A Glimpse of 2015 Lagos International Poetry Festival
The Centre of Excellence once again showed off its beautiful colours during the 2015 Lagos International Poetry Festival which kicked…
Women's Day Series: Days Are Coming
“soapwater queen” © OsyMizpah Unuevho Days Are Coming by Chiamaka Nwabueze (Tiana) Days are coming, When all company would turn…
Jory Mickelson: Two Poems
Photo by Marina Reich on Unsplash Johnathan to David after Hannah VanderHart What is shameful about this nakedness? I have…