The Essence of Poetry
To me, poetry is not about complicating the narrative. Rather, it is about magnifying the message through the appropriate ...
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Wale Okediran at 70 poetry competition longlist unveiled
In celebration of the forthcoming 70th birthday of renowned Nigerian writer and literary administrator, Dr. Wale Okediran, the organisers of ...
The Forgotten Sorcery of the Poet
Beware, O smitten lasses, Of poets and sages And the rascals of the written word When the poet of ...
Once, Queen of the Savanna
Once, a queen of the savanna, adorned in emerald dress, My plains, a haven where saints found solace and blessed. ...
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Sumaila Umaisha We allow the alluring flaws in us to nourish the soul and then marvel at the fruits of ...
Nigeria at 62 – A splash of poetic hues on the APNETi platform
The “independent” Nigeria clocked 62 amidst wails, sniffles and a few hopeful smiles sparked by feelings of nostalgia. While this ...
Poem: Delusions of War, by Hassana Suleiman
Delusions of War Smothered in clay, dust and confusion The infantry moves on nevertheless, The wind tells the story of ...
Kano HCAF Eid Lit Fest – A reunion of minds, souls and voices
The only thing sweeter than union is reunion - Kathleen McGowan It was a reunion of minds, souls and voices ...
Poem: l Know These Men, by Sumaila Umaisha
BY SUMAILA UMAISHA I Know These Men I know these men I know them all those mighty words you hear ...
Poem: Cacophony of Silence
By Sumaila Umaisha It is the era of empty voices full of forms and nothing the hall of silence loud, ...