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About Ijagun Poetry Journal

Ijagun Poetry Journal is a quarterly journal that provides a platform from which we can tell our own stories in the authenticity of their multiplicity through the poetic medium. We don’t want to hear these stories from our master “griots” alone; we want to hear from those mastering their art, too. Hence, we aim at publishing new and emerging poets. We also welcome the works of established poets in order to encourage the poetic genius of those mastering poetic art. We prize original works that conform to, break or reinvent conventions. Again, we accept reviews and critical essays on poetry. We also accept powerful art works and photographs that make us appreciate the "poetry" in everything.

The Crown

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

In those days, White ants only posed It could not devour a stone You dared not dare the crown He ruled like a KING But was he just a king? The AKODA truly made watering mouths But only for the … Continue reading →

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Suffocating

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

It began in open windows and although These windows were a bit tinted I believed In space in time through the erasing Of time itself; this was needed most To be gone, therefore, forgotten Breeze in the backyard From the … Continue reading →

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Alajerun

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Odun Orimolade (2013) Title: Alajerun, Medium: Acrylic on canvas, Size: 76cm x 91cm.   Alajerun Won kun fun oro Won kun fun eyin Awon alajerun, won kun fun enu Enu iro, eyin oro, alajerun Gbogbo nkan ni won maa je … Continue reading →

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Welcome the Art Editor!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

The Nigerian born Adefolake Odunayo Orimolade is an artist, lecturer and mother of three who lives with her family in Lagos, the Nigerian commercial capital. Orimolade studied at the Yaba College of Technology, School of Art, Design and Printing. She … Continue reading →

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Welcome another New Editor!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Ijagun Poetry Journal welcomes Aneesha Roy on its editorial board. Aneesha Roy was born in the city of Kolkata, in West Bengal, India. She is a poet, a critic and a fledgling short story writer. She has been educated in St.Teresa’s … Continue reading →

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Welcome a New Editor!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Ijagun Poetry Journal welcomes Basit A. Olatunji on its editorial board. Basit A. Olatunji was born in Ifon-Osun, Osun State, Nigeria. He is a poet, editor, and essayist. His first poetry collection, Thoughtful Reflections, was published in 2011. He currently teaches … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Ijagun Poetry Journal invites submissions of poetry, reviews, essays, and anything about poetry for its March 2014 issue. We also welcome cover art or photograph for the issue. Please, endeavour to send your work before 10th March, 2014 if you want … Continue reading →

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2014: A New Takeoff

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Ijagun Poetry Journal is taking off in a new dimension this year. The journal is going quarterly. It would now be published in March, June, September, and December. However, submissions are still accepted on a rolling basis. We welcome submissions … Continue reading →

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IJAGUN POETRY JOURNAL: Vol. 1, No. 3, December 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Editor’s Note Poetry signifies many “things” to many people dealing creatively or critically with the art. Recently, I bump into an idea about poetry’s nomenclature that is presented by Jonathan Silverman and Dean Radar in their book, The World is … Continue reading →

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IJAGUN POETRY JOURNAL

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Vol. 1 – No. 3             December 2013 Contents Damon Marbut At a Café Window with an Empty Glass of Tea After Three Take Dinner Musical You Shoshana Cohen Gazing ‘cross Time Smile At Me 🙂 Promise Me A Lie Neil … Continue reading →

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