Ot(t)awa – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Authentik Canada When wives control,They put more petrolIn hussy’s wretchedness.He becomes totally useless.Why should a manBe called human,When he leaves wifeTo cold hands of life?He sits homeControlling the loafMade by wifeEnjoying a stupid life.Who is controller?Person with dollar.When in the cold,She seeks someone to hold.The cold winterIs unlike harmattan there.It’s freezing coldLooking for…

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Caroffee! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: carobness Meet we did,Some sizing up!Like, I did you,Sweet, you said! Going, you didn’t,But, had to!Wanted, you really,Me to feel! Coffee did becomeWine for you,1759 for self! Inseparable we were,Such a sunny day,Great a’noon,Flowers we shot,Happy you were,Elated I was! Then withdrew you,Your cocoon into!Pains you suffered,Aeons ago, madeYou utterly unlovable! So lick…

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Abiku! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Freepik It’s everywhere,Over years,Not only political,Also is physical,Could be emotional,And, also mental,Baba nla philosophy! Like play, like play,Rag has become cloth,We never refused,Tattered clothes to wear! Seen as abomination,In lands that were,Kere si numberShamefully happenNow in Obodo! Scariest of crimesHappen with levity,Tani ma mu mi-We hold power! Housewives raped,Daughters kidnapped,Sons are drugging,Fathers are…

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