I am the Iroko tree, find me in the deep depths of the forest, in the tropics of Africa, with air so pure, and roots so rich, feel the spirits that hide within me. I am the Iroko tree, feel my power, with branches of steel, higher than God’s throne. I am the Iroko tree,Continue reading “Iroko-Man”
Category Archives: Poetry
Haiku
dancing daffodils sway to the gentle breeze one summer’s day
Jollof
Let me tell you and let me tell you without any hint of a lie, it’s blood red orange colour dazzles brighter than the most enticing sunset, it gathers and clusters together, like coyotes on a hunt, tongues hanging, searching for prey, simply inseparable, releasing the most intoxicating and exotic of scents, you find yourselfContinue reading “Jollof”
Armour
Dressed in her long, fluffy, marshmallow pink dressing gown, she readied herself at her chestnut dressing table, ready to begin. She gathered her thoughts, while perched on her velvet covered stool, preparing her mind for the challenge that laid ahead. Today, was just like any other day for her, but she knew the challenges thatContinue reading “Armour”
Haiku
swooping seagulls cluster at the bay as they peck for food
Haiku
The moon so full watches as we dance our troubles away
A contradiction that is you
warm and cold caring and selfish loving and spiteful tender and aggressive who will i see today? Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde?
Vulnerability: Unmasked
Open my chest See my heart There it goes Beating proud Rip it out Squeeze it tight Stomp on it There you go
Nearly time
Tick Tock Tick Tock There goes the clock The hands of time are ticking Your time is almost up When the clock is over When the hand is past due There’ll be no more laughter There’ll be no more kind words Tick Tock Tick Tock Can you beat the clock? Stop the sun from settingContinue reading “Nearly time”
Haiku
sunshine dancing on the sky-blue carpet promises new beginnings
Inside Iliana Ike 