Straightjacket! by Adewale Sobowale

I protest convention Refuse to be prisoned By societal ideals Not necessarily ideal! Believing more than Christ At Christmas! Giving to the poor Should be everyday! At turn of new year Turn I a new leaf For few minutes Then resume My old ways Which is always! Society has set date For Christ’s death After Easter…

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British national flags everywhere!

Photo credit: the Guardian National flags are appearing on flyovers and lampposts across the country amid a wave of anti-migrant protests. Politico reports that outside the headquarters of Norwich’s municipal government on Wednesday evening, anti-immigration protesters gathered to make their voices heard. Many in the crowd of about 120 are either waving or are wrapped in the…

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Jewish groups respond after woman stabbed in Ottawa!

Photo credit: Yahoo News Canada The Jewish community in Ottawa is in shock following a violent stabbing incident that left a woman in her 70s injured inside a Loblaws grocery store known for its kosher food section. 7Israel National News reports that the attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the store located at the corner of Baseline…

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“Troubled waters” off Gambia!

Photo credit: CTPost AP reports that local fishermen have become angered by what they refer to as illegal encroachment and sabotage of the foreign-owned vessels that carry out commercial fishing in waters off the West African nation of Gambia.  There is an emerging problem of dominance in West African waters. Gambians are now fighting Gambians at sea. They are driven by…

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6th finger! by Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Psychology Today (A poem against lung cancer) Suffering disappointment? Want an appointment with Eledumare ‘cos you’ll be late! We all know you fought with long thoughts you might not be the winner don’t put your finger! In another cinder ‘cos ’twill linger might end in cancer you’re trying to buffer! When you finish your…

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Montreal! by Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Destination Canada Never do I know We do it where I come from Crossing between vehicles When the green lights are on For motorists to have Right of way! So, like an ignoramus Do I manoeuvre my way Road to cross Not minding traffic rules! As long as I look like a squirrel To…

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White House meeting on post-war Gaza!

Photo credit: Times of Israel Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has joined a White House meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss plans for post-war Gaza. The BBC reports that the Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has said the \us is putting together a “very comprehensive” plan on “the next day” after the war. …

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