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Wale Andrew

Still I Rise

It’s a long ride in a short time
She attacked me in my prime
When I should be celebrated
I was set up and humiliated
I was carefree thinking she’s harmless
Only to fall in a pit that is bottomless
She desired to forcefully have her way
Using even emotional blackmail to slay

Selena Lecrrum

When Dreams Lived in Dirt

We built a dream with grains and hand, Skyscrapers born of humble sand. A dome, a gate, a flowered fence, Our world was vast, our joy immense.

Nehemiah Luka

SOMNOLENCE

I walk this mortal coil a fleeting flint, fixed flesh, friend of faith, afraid of fate’s fiery fingertips._

Aisha Aliyu

The Poetess's Plight: A Selfish Love

In secret whispers, verses I pen, Of love so fierce, I know not when It started weaving through my soul, Consuming, burning, taking toll. With ink I craft the heartfelt pleas, My love for him, the gentle breeze That carries words to heart’s desire, Yet fear, a cruel and jealous fire. I am a selfish poetess,