Death

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A soldier dies, but no one bothers.They think that he gets paid for dying;And some ideologues argue thatA man with a gun should eventually die,While paying tribute to a terroristIn their impressive theoriesOn Jihad. Nothing new, only newsFor media... Read More

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Your Cucumber

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By Esomnofu Ebelenna. Cucumber is your favourite fruit of all time. Your father knows it. Your mother knows it. Your sister knows it. Your brother knows it. Your roommate in the university knows it. Even your professors know it. Why, then, was Emeka,... Read More

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Captivated

He wandered alone in his thoughtsCaptivated by the new peace he embracedHe had waited for this momentThe moment when he finally came in terms with his dreams.He had received a lot from lifeBut he kept it all to himselfAnd now he wrestled with... Read More

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Love Nightmare

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I have always wanted to be lovedAt least to be shown true loveYou know, like in the moviesNot Titanic, Casablanca or Romeo and JulietSure they were all love storiesBut happy endings they did not haveNot the kind I have always wished forSomeone who... Read More

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