Monthly Archives: April 2014

The dwindling wonder in her eyes

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

It was easy to evoke her awe and wonder when she was a girl of eight, young and tender. Her brilliant, opal eyes glowing with the phosphorescent gleam of a storm-tossed sea – turbulent, tremulous, achingly beautiful, full of the … Continue reading →

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Bon Appetit

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

I The whiff of morning coffee brings a smile to her lips. She admires the outline of Adam’s silhouetted form against the curtain. 8.00 a.m. All’s quiet in the scaly coruscating avenue out front. The first trucker trudges in, gruffly … Continue reading →

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Spun Sweetness

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

To an audience of watchful leaning birch, a shy sangoma Spun sweetness in a trice. Crunchy underfoot and peripherally beautiful, There rolled off many worthwhile opportunities for her tongue, Far more than words should comfortably tell, Against its oral canvas. … Continue reading →

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Shots and Liars

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Actors are best at smoke and mirrors So habits daylong but hidden confess Talent’s torsion Injecting that experience released in memory – Likely along other tracks? A mind expansive And forward-thinking Seeks a safe body Salt earned and shed in … Continue reading →

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I have come this far with you

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

I have come this far with you now at this crossroads I must either press on with you or take my leave I am emotionally falling apart and the centre of my psyche is fast losing its firm hold I … Continue reading →

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Looking for a chink in the wall

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Agama The red-headed one With a mighty comb Nodding in fury Like a pressed cock Finding a foolish fowl To quench the fire of his furious groins Agama Why looking for a chink in the wall Why not climb and … Continue reading →

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You Said

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

You said, “Well, what did he do?” I took a pause. It is simple and now. I will take a break Since you asked if I have not been thinking straight. You asked it now and so I say, “I … Continue reading →

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The Working Man

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

I remember that salty first kiss I gave him so many years ago, Two children, same age and so naïve. It was the kind that sits on your tongue in its chamber Lurking in the lavish dismay of minutes passing … Continue reading →

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Crazy

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Crazy, crazy, crazy is this life, You think you have some grasp But find you are dancing With a corpse of maggots So you steel yourself Become uptight, Anal, The clock is ticking, Time is money Money is blood – … Continue reading →

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My DOG

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Like any boy I wanted a Dog But my father’s answer to all things was “You are too young” One day someone heard my pleas Brought a mongrel street dog he had found My father objected However that man My … Continue reading →

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