Let’s go by Adewale Sobowale

Machines of industry Must be made greasy By the labour Of poor vapour- Emitting third worlders, While the orders Are being enjoyed, Their ladies being toyed With by their shylock Rulers, who should hemlock Have taken. But for People lacking ability. to unvote charlatans E le awon alakora! Let them know, That we know Why they…

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The gift by Adewale Sobowale

Was going somewhere Just like everyone Came across him Said I, Good morning Answered he, Good morning! We started conversing He pointed out the fact He doesn’t like those Who don’t greet! I agreed with him Also told him it’s the reason For loneliness and depression Experienced by many in the West! Remembering my Africa…

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Greying me! by Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Aaron Wallace Hmm… Some years ago; I wrote on my balding pate; Another year, on the greying hair I did write! I never knew growing to be a senior was yet to be done with me; I’ve started growing a grey tuft on my moustache! I do adore my moustache because it’s especially good…

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Happy-clappy by Adewale Sobwale

Here they go So they blow. Blessings upon you And you too. You’re only right After paying tithes. Pay your first fruit From unlimited loot. Daddy GO’s pet A brand new jet. So many churches Members with less riches. Do as I say To make a way For prosperity, Else continuous austerity. If you’re churchless You…

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