Category: Poetry

Shameless Love by Okoroji Chidiebere Alexander

They say I love you, Yeah I do, I’m shameless about it, I’m weak to confront you, Your very appetites, As I find no alternative. I’m shamelessly in love, The disease is not new, Probably there’s a dew, We only had but a few, I’m the Judas in the twelve. Some probably won’t get it,… Continue reading Shameless Love by Okoroji Chidiebere Alexander

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Initiated Relationship by Okoroji Chidiebere Alexander

I was drunk last night, Thinking about your very words, How this our love is an initiation, And not a relationship, What I call, inspired spirituality. You accosted the actions, While prolonging your decisions, You never truly loved me, Will it be best I say; You rather used me, I have heard men are scum,… Continue reading Initiated Relationship by Okoroji Chidiebere Alexander

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Haiku: Sunset

Grey shades fall on the land, fast travels the sun through the clouds Songs of slumber, dog barks, the airy evening’s last memories, Time to wake all night creatures, crawling or walking

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My Muse

I love your dimples, joyful grace on your smiles It stole my stare each time I looked at your face, Night falls herald day’s end and our retirement But for the Sun’s slumber we gladly wait Evening is timid, passing through the horizon, The setting sun took her gold from morning There’s a fire made… Continue reading My Muse

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Don’t Forget by Okoroji Chidiebere Alexander

Don’t forget how we started, Don’t forget where we met, The circumstances, How it happened, Don’t forget so soon! I was just like a stranger, The other day, I was a nobody to you, A commoner, An ordinary soul, Flying and searching for love, Searching for hope, In pursuit for happiness, Until the encounter, Don’t… Continue reading Don’t Forget by Okoroji Chidiebere Alexander

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Poetale after the Days work

Now we gather by the fireside Waiting for yams to roast Warming our hands in the heat On this evening, cool and mild The dreams we wait to dream The waiting pillow beckoning The tales in hopes of telling And a joyful evening it seems The hot day had gone up those hills Releasing a… Continue reading Poetale after the Days work

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Thoughts on Contentment

Most vices become when there’s a lack of contentment. Burglary, pilfering, all manner of stealing, falsehood, and even hatred of oneself are all discontentment factors. I asked some elders about their thoughts on contentment, and they gladly led me through their wisdom. As we all know, happiness is a great virtue worth teaching our younger… Continue reading Thoughts on Contentment

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Sharing the Love (with Franklin Onuoha for Charles Iroegbu)

Happy birthday big brother. I have joined with Franklin Onuoha to dedicate this to you. I give credit to Franklin for the Title. We wish you greatness, peace, happiness and love. We celebrate you. Sharing The Love: If I would chose three Of people and things To take with me on a journey You will… Continue reading Sharing the Love (with Franklin Onuoha for Charles Iroegbu)

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Four Nature Poems with Deborah Nnagbo, Shawny Johnson and Franklin Onuoha

Ogbunike Cave by Deborah Nnagbo There it lies with an open mouth, Basking in the unadulterated air of tradition. Bidding me to come in unto her, Inside the sacred forest guarding the glory of a race. Slowly, I tiptoed into natures edifice. With eyes clothed with wonder. I could not but see the finger of… Continue reading Four Nature Poems with Deborah Nnagbo, Shawny Johnson and Franklin Onuoha

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African tales by Moonlight

Living in the countyside was fun. I can’t forget the numerous activities/events I participated in. I remember the rodent hunting, farm work, fruit catching, swimming in the streams, wrestling fights and the night tales. My favorite was the night tales which was something else. How I love to sit in the warmth of other kids,… Continue reading African tales by Moonlight

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The Wrong Way

I sit by the cliff edge To watch the lights go out And one by one they went Nothing made sense As we live in disguise, Resting, Relaxing, Recessing, Recouping? From all our disastrous efforts But are we prisoners of earth? Do we have to let everything be? If I write alone, no one will… Continue reading The Wrong Way

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Anyanwu Ututu m (My Morning sun)

Anyanwu ututu m My gift and joy from God Onyem ji eme onu You glow like the red chilli And you are sweet, Sweeter than the palm wine, Ah nwanyioma m! When the village drums beat You dance with ecstacy Laughing when you move Sometimes, words fail me I can only ponder on God’s creativity… Continue reading Anyanwu Ututu m (My Morning sun)

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Titan

I’m a Titan! For I dance under the greying skies, Strip the trees bare of green leaves And watch it slowly die with my pitchforks I’m a Titan I tease the streams and oceans So when they wash up dying lives on the dust I pity and sigh with discontentment I’m a Titan I dig… Continue reading Titan

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Nnem (My Mother)

Nnem oma, my sweet mother My best friend! Onyem, m ji eme onu Daada! Thinking of you Gives me great joy! My first love, my creator! Ina enyem obi anuri, Ina akasim obi, I can not quantify this joy You are my blessing Nkechinyerem! Learn Igbo language here. *** Commentary: I think everyone should be… Continue reading Nnem (My Mother)

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Morning sun

Spreading her white net, Morning wakes to her duties Gathering fresh scent From flowers and dew She casts upon the clouds Heavenly paintings A creation, perfect and mild One gift given to man

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A Tale of the Wild Woods: Cold world

When the last winter snow melted Several things had changed The tree leaves had less dew And the tree roots hid in the sand The skies were dark blue, Drawing images of floating clouds Few birds came sailing through the sky Larks, Swallows, Parrots and Cuckoos Danced in the clear skies And from the mist,… Continue reading A Tale of the Wild Woods: Cold world

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End of the day

Fast falls the evening tide Birds fly home With the clouds they went Traveling with the setting sun Airy winds bring nostalgia Birds call to one another Enjoying the day end Scent of wet clay Mixed with rotten veggies Fill the market square Home calls darlin’ And to you I return

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Mirror

Look through me See the glitter, On my face Feel the curves Of my ruddy face Let my gaze Be your mirror For all I think I’m not my skin

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Gather the Harvest

Throw the harvest to the air Catch the tumbling beans Let the wind take the chaff Break the nuts Gather the hops Let the sun bake them And in the morning Brew an African beer!

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Moonlight

Spherical white gold With memories impressed, Up the dark skies Riding on the clouds And sometimes to stand To light the woods, And the vales and heights Creating bold- Caricatures of trees, Images of the land The moon light Gives illumination To the world at night So the clouds may glow white

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Muse: I am hu-man

I was not carved from stone I am not a sculpture Or painting of any kind I live in a civilized culture I eat much food And live in a town I dream of the woods I dance when no one is watching And I may be different from you I may see things differently… Continue reading Muse: I am hu-man

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