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Solomon Olaniyan

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Solomon O. Olaniyan is an indigene of Ipapo, Oyo State, where he grew and had his Primary and Secondary Education. Olaniyan is of the Department of English, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he had both his B.A and M.A degrees. … Continue reading →

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Dear Representathieves

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Dear representathieves, Out of lovely hatred This e-pistol I write you For being innovathief Always decepthief Calling a spade a pin With hired editor-in-thief Mouthing the mindless mind Of the commander-in-thief How many souls Beneath the earth lie ungrown? How … Continue reading →

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Committee Country

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Darkness ravages the land Terrorists become savage Nothing works, even government All talk No one listens To search for lost safety-pin A committee we must set-up Though all previous committees’ reports Lie buried under raggish rugs Nation of committee Missing … Continue reading →

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We are a Nation

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

We are a nation with zealous passion we make mountain but live in mole-hill we offer others peace but we’re torn into pieces to neighbours we give joy but we cry for toy We are a nation of nice-smelling lotion … Continue reading →

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