Poetry
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Of a Friday Night in Lagos, a Gay Man, His Lover and Afrobeat
Of the seven deadliest sins in my country A man loving another man is the first three. It’s Friday…
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ODE TO THE D
How can I ever survive without you With the thrilling, euphoric and exciting sight Of your magnificent being Each time…
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KITO DIARIES PRIZE FOR WRITING: IN PRAISE OF OPEN DOORS
In memory of Akin, beaten to death on 17th of February, 2016 for being homosexual At the end of…
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KITO DIARIES PRIZE FOR WRITING: THE DEMONS YOU NAME
Light a candle for the dreams broken On the heavy brow of a judgmental society. Say a prayer for the…
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FORBIDDEN LOVE
May I taste your lips? Will you let me approach? Will you let me touch you? Do you even see…
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My First Love
He is big boned, tender and full of life, jiggling away in the rain He smiles, plump cheeks, full lips…
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Colour Me With The Feelings Of Your Heart
Can you hear the sound of my heart? The words I whisper to you are true — in my small…
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Sunshine
You came into my life like a mustard seed You grew each passing day You radiate so much happiness that…
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The Trapped Butterfly
I’m like a butterfly Still at its larval stage Looking for a perfect Condition for metamorphosis And when I do…
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The Thirst
The soul is lonely, longing for a companion The heart is weary, craving a dear Words fail me Who can…
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