Daily Archives: October 16, 2014

Tied up

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

People punctuate my free flow, Interrupt me, Make me stammer instead of strut, Having to resort to exclamations While they accentuate my path Until I can no longer speak, And I’m dragging my thoughts All laced up in myself – … Continue reading →

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Africanesse Not Darknesse

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

I Shut your white mouth please! Don’t insult my colour Or God may hear this You say: I crossed seven seas to lighten the dark coast Purifying their souls hitherto Dare me; if you boast further God may hear this … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Born But hell My father decides I’m not his Since I’m not here yet Having not even been conceived I can only go by hear say My father screwed my mother on leave no doubt Then shortly thereafter or before … Continue reading →

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Lest the neonates are famished

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Oh Mother! You birth these gluttonous grafters Who through their avarice Suck dry your milk In no time You’ll retire With your flappy breast When you are tired Having nothing to feed The neonates with Who will nourish you That … Continue reading →

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