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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“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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