One Poem By Abrahim Bah
In this poem, Abrahim Bah chants a dirge for unrequited love and the incessant turbulence of a love affair, especially such as have the weight of the romance resting too heavily on one lover. Clearly, the poetic persona, a victim of a one-way-traffic love, is…
One Poem By George Flumo
The Poem, Eighth Wonder of the World, is a song of grief. The singer composes such a sonorous song with blurred metaphors and symbols that can ache at a glimpse of the heart of an avid reader. It tells the narrative of a broken poet…
One Poem By Nigerian Poet, Sam Kichoka
The poem, “About Time” is a lamentation over the political and social realities in Nigeria. Sam Kichoka makes a case for an aversion of the oppressive conditions that come with the weaponization of poverty. This reads like a protest poem and a lamentation at the…
One Poem By Liberian Poet, Diah Youlo
The poem, Melodies with my Pillow, uses subtle imageries to unveil to the reader the plights of one who has been hurt and only returns to his/her pillow wailing, counting marbles of the night as if in a conversation with an unknown force pulling him/her…
World Poetry Day Celebration
World Poetry Day message from Eboquills Creative Director, Ehi-kowoicho Ogwiji. Every March 21st, we join poets around the world to celebrate the freedom of expression we found in poetry. We celebrate the ability to taste words in their most concentrated state. Poems are the oyster…
One Poem By Bachama Poet, Pentecost Zachariah
This poem examines the interrogation of existence. The simple question begging for an answer here is; “does life wait for us or do we wait for its yearnings to come?” Read Pentecost Zachariah’s glaring poem to find out for yourself. Kwaghkule, Jacob – Contributing Editor…
Poetic Language and the 21st Century Audience
Jacob Kawghule shares his thoughts on the evolution of poetry/poetic language and how the 21st century is adjusting to it. This is an insightful and interesting read. Ehi-kowoicho Ogwiji, Editor in Chief. What distinguishes poetry from other genres of literature? This question is always the…
One Poem By Chima Christopher
Chima Christopher brews beauty in his poem. With lines clear as the first ray of the morning sun, the poet sends home his message without ambiguity. In “Red Twilight” the persona hopes that only death separates him from his lover. This poem is a compendium…
One Poem By Azaiouris Y Zeon
Liberian Poet, Azaiouris Y Zeon, took extra care to empty scintillating metaphors into the poem, “when a woman holds your neck.” The lines are bold and like yarns of wool on the nip of crochet pins, they intertwine into such a beautiful whole. We are…
One Poem By Liberian Teen Poet, Ivan S Fiske Iv
Without a doubt, the poem, “After High School” by Ivan S Fiske Iv will resonate with so many. It will floor you with a heavy bout of nostalgia, bring you some of the warmth of your bubbly teenage life and leave a big smile on…
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