Two Poems By FOC Ikwuemesibe
FOC Ikwuemesibe is a retired schoolmaster, an engaging lover of the art of teaching who still pens at least a poem a day. This Night this night under the moon as we sit by our firelight and munch away on skewers and the breeze caressing…
One Poem By Michael H. Brownstein
Michael H. Brownstein’s latest volumes of poetry, A Slipknot to Somewhere Else (2018) and How Do We Create Love (2019) were both published by Cholla Needles Press. In addition, he has appeared in Last Stanza, Café Review, American Letters and Commentary, Skidrow Penthouse, Xavier Review,…
Two Poems by Fatihah Quadri Eniola
Fatihah Quadri Eniola writes from Nigeria. She is a member of HCAF (Hilltop creative arts foundation), Black Girls’Tales, and Nibstears Poetry Cave. Tango Drip by drip, the world trickle into a body of water. The drops echo in the tranquil air, ventilating the amused hearts…
Four Poems By Italian Poet, Gabriella Garofalo
Born in Italy some decades ago, Gabriella Garofalo fell in love with the English language at six, started writing poems (in Italian) at six, and is the author of several books. What a waste, what a crying shame Any time you dive into the waves…
A Poem By Thadeus Emmanuel
Thadeus Emmanuel is a writer, poet, and critic. He is a student of Economics at the Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State. The Poem My Mother Used to Write Me Tell me, have you ever watched your mother, on a cold afternoon— …
One Poem by Ismail Yusuf Olumoh
Ismail Yusuf Olumoh is a Nigerian creative writer and teacher, poet, spoken word artiste, graphics designer, content creator, and video editor. He writes from Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. This is how I pray [after Sodiq Oyekanmi & Yahuza AbdulKadir] each day the sky gown quintuples,…
One Poem By Evang Godspraise Igaga
Evang Godspraise Igaga is a recently published author of the children’s book titled, “See Me, I am a Professor.” She is also a survivor of domestic violence and an inspirational writer. He Kissed the Devil Dedicated to all women who have been humiliated by the…
One Poem By Wisdom Adedeji
Wisdom Adedeji, NGP xi, is a Nigerian genre-bending writer. He studies Geography at the Unversity of Ibadan and writes from there. Repentance I sit on the palm of God, & toy with the devil’s testicles. There is no space in hell again, & right now,…
Ada: A Poem By Joshua Jason
Joshua Jason is a budding poet and writer, and an undergraduate at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Adà The oceans speak more honestly to those willing to drown, I talked to the stars about you most of them held my wishes for…
Tactics to Help Creative Writers Gain Recognition
Maybe you’ve seen less experienced writers gain attention quickly and wish you had their luck. Roman philosopher Seneca stated, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” You can achieve impressive success and get discovered by using some strategic tactics for creative writers. Find a…
