Poem of the Week: Redemption

15th February 2013

Nehi Igbinijesu

Raving ravens ravaged O sleepless town of old Compromising covens concealed Once but now many told For they were revered once For fear did they embold Wimpering beast and man all Like chilly harmattan cold Who may speak for us Most and many remanded Some Christ to die again In blood sin bleaches To enter paradise in the horizon A mirage – naivety’s sabotage A subterfuge of release From chain cooked minds Messiah hardly Africa Come truly us to aid But bicker rather trickly Loud mouthed serenades A lore of dreams virulently Of hopes, scores and joy That one day -yes one day Surmise we end the ploy! This Poem is part of the anthology of 30 Poems titled: “Dirges of The Niger” By Nehi Igbinijesu.

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Nehikhare Omotayo Igbinijesu is an Economist, Poet, and Social Entrepreneur. 'He is the author of The Code: A Simple Story About Raising Great Women' and 'Marriage: 12 Questions You Need To Ask Before You Say, “I Do”'. He lives in Lagos with his wife, Akudo and two sons. He is Co-founder of Stuffsilos.com, a motivational resources company based in Lagos. You can email him via nehijesu [at] yahoo.co.uk

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