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When we invited writers for this Issue, submissions of any theme or genre were welcomed, but especially so for works that explore the concept of journeys through the lenses of travels and tours―what it means to travel, to seek out new places. To write a story or a poem or an essay, writes Garth Greenwell, is to make a claim about what we find beautiful, about what moves us, to reveal a vision of the world, which the writers in this Issue have done with their work.
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I’m pleased to say that it felt like home journeying to the birth of this book. Of course home is where the “art” is. This chapbook contains 20 poems scribed from the very core of my heart.
“Dancing With The Tides” sends a message or talks about the need to being in equilibrium with the happenings in the world and not to be too attached to one specifically.
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Abebi
Cries of a baby
Tears of Iya Abebi
Evil some people call life
Isn’t it darkness that brought her to life?
At birth she takes a sweet full
Colostrum it is called
Nigeria, I call Abebi
Iya, I call her forefathers
Abebi did not grow like others
When a father drinks the milk,
of the child
Doesn’t the child’s belly get bigger?
Abebi did not take in
Enough milk while growing,
even though, filled with milk and honey
Abebi is now weaned on garri
For the Second time this year Creative/Freelance writers In Nigeria is hosting a writing event. We have been receiving your submissions and we look forward to a beautiful outcome, the entries so far have been exceptional. This time we are opening the doors to...
Editor's Note: Are you recovering from heartbreak? There is no better poetry for those who have become stronger. By Eeddiekhan “Hit me. I can take it. Just don’t leave me. I can’t make it on my own. Use me. Whatever you please. Just don’t turn your back on me. Call...
Editor's Note: Deborah's writing could compete with the wisdom of Solomon! You would love to read this, trust me. My Muse! 14 Don’t take anything personal. Unfortunately we do, we all have huge egos that need constant massaging, so we take everything personal....
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Editor's Note: You may not find another poet who can web a plot through dark and scary ideas, yet building rhyme and Pace. Sayo has done a good job. Dark Sayings By Sayo Opaleye What I feared most Is coming close I can hear its footstep Closer and Closer yes it...
Editor's Note: Gift does a superb work of imagery, her poetry is a typical beginner's attempt but it clearly carries the intent of the Poet. By Gift Olagunju Through the valley of tears, I walked but you led me on, given no chance to long for another morning, softly...
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GOOD NIGHT. Author: Paul Abiola Oku-Ola My pen refused to write Even after doing everything right And going down to plead Still it refused to give heed 'Let me lie That I might be with him on high Let me journey with the soul Who made for us a gorgeous stole Chinua is...
