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»Love«

Feb 6, 2018

Some say love is like a river / That overflows the tender ridge. / Some say love is like a razor / That leaves the heart to bleed. / Loves takes a man from his comfort zone, / Leaves him in a state of desolation. / But I say love is like a man, / That comes to you with a sweet tongue. / Talk you to the…  sign in to read more »


»My Mother«

Sep 6, 2017

My mother, / Who comforts me in all situations, / Who stood by me at all grounds, / She was there even at cold nights, / Hold me around her arms, / Just to keep me warm at winter. / My Mother, / How can I forget your sacrifices, / For nine months, you suffered great pain, / You laid down your life,…  sign in to read more »


»Nigeria«

Sep 28, 2016

My country, my mother land, / O'my country Nigeria, / The giant of Africa, / Rich in mineral resources, / O Nigeria, the pride of Africa, / Full of cultural heritages, / A country of brave men. / / River Benue beautifies her, / River Niger adores her, / Amidst her cultural diversities, / Is United by…  sign in to read more »


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