[Aso Rock Villa. A meeting of the Federal Executive Council is just about to commence. Seated are the ministers of the federation—but prominent in this session are the Ministers for Justice, Information, Niger Delta, Power and Steel, Education, Finance—and of course, The President. They are seated at a typical conference table spanning the length of … Continue reading
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LOVE IS FOR LATER | By Ayo Sogunro
“No hard feelings”, she said, “just being real” And walked off with a heart I thought was mine. The love I fought so hard to steal Is now the missed calls at her end of the line. I stumbled all day in a hazy whirl Every “Reject” tone was a stab in the gut. The … Continue reading
4 POEMS | By Ayo Sogunro
1. THE CITY AT NIGHT The moon doesn’t shine on this city. The sky is like a darkened glass Sheeted above overreaching spires. We stretch out our eyes—rooftops everywhere. The neon lights are a pale copy Of nature’s sweeping lucent. But you and I can steal a retreat Row across the lagoon beneath the dark … Continue reading
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