I watched you cut off from this world of the living I was helpless, like a new baby, born into this world Clouded with sadness, like darkness… Read more “SUNSET AT DAWN (IN MEMORY OF ABDULGAFAR JNR [DADDY])”
CAPTIVE SLAVES
Africa to an unknown land Our brothers dragged Barefooted and naked Eyes wide, white pleading Body covered with marks of whips Heavy chains dangling from their body… Read more “CAPTIVE SLAVES”
NIGHTS
Dark, taciturn and frigid Sad, the nights come and go Sea keeping silent And the trees falling asleep It shouldn’t be doubted ever As at nights nothing… Read more “NIGHTS”
MOTHERS HANDS
She is the one who loves and cares Her hands is the one that bears Her hands is the one that protects Those hands are the hands… Read more “MOTHERS HANDS”
THE NEW WORLD (MY LAMENTATIONS)
So alarming, the world of today Serious and shocking events have become everyday news Bombs set off in public places People abducted, ransoms put on their heads… Read more “THE NEW WORLD (MY LAMENTATIONS)”
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