From afar are chains clanging, dim far away, deep approaching neigh. just in moments are chain gangs, cuffed on both feet approaching wearily. With accoutrements of manacles, collars, belly chains and coffle ropes stuck firmly and bound to their flesh,they wailed as they sailed. Like lifeless jellies drenched, stenched and thrashed, finished and banished, they…
Tag: Poetry
My Greatest Fear I
A pal of mine Asked me yesterday ‘What’s your greatest fear’ I was taken aback B’cos he was the second person In the whole Earth to ask me that question I recalled, the first people received a false answer But told the second person yesterday The Truth! My greatest fear Is something i can’t control…
My Painful Reality
It took me a while to realize Your love for me It took me a while to realize You were around all these while  Now, it pains me to realize You are gone It hurts to realize To realize the painful reality  I’m all alone with my phone, to hold Can’t fathom the…
It is Well
It shall be well My mother always say But like a young calf’s cell Never understands when to allay And simply run from danger, So did I. Now, I’m an ‘It is well’ arbiter And so can you; if you only watch my eye. © Ekene Balmybreeze Okeke (2018)
Daily Growth
I recently made do with one of my bad habits And just then I realized that Daily growth can’t be achieved Without daily improvement. Daily improvement brings daily happiness Daily happiness brings daily achievement Daily achievement, daily greater height So funny how the little things of life Brings about a massive change in our lives…
All Keeps Me Glowing
Observing the silence of nature Meeting the needs of sunset Loving the hatred of the afternoon sun Quenching the desire of everyday need All keeps me glowing ©Ekene Balmybreeze Okeke (2018)
The Dying Love
Always Appreciate the People Around You. ©Ekene Balmybreeze Okeke (2018)
The Marriage Ring
Although a ring has a beauty It comes with a duty A duty that must be fulfilled A responsibility that must be carried Little emphasis lies on the nature of the ring Either gold or diamond Either fake or real, made from flasks or drilled Heavy emphasis lies on the hearts that wear the ring…
The Dynamic Stage
In this dynamic world of ours The needs of many varies Some love poetry, some others articles Some love drama, some others short stories The audience is large The hall is set; everyone with a badge Talk to your audience with relevance Hence, you would be left in an avalanche of violence The people are…
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