Onyiokadike

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Onyiokadike
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I am a writer and a salesman from Nigeria. I have two published novels; BROKEN WEB and UNITED WE FALL I studied History/Political Science at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State, Nigeria. I am married with three children.

  July 2022     2 years ago

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BETROTHMENT

I am lonely surrounded by family and friends
Sad, in the midst of laughter and merriment
Cheer up and be happy, they chorus in unison
A Bride's day is for joy and laughter

But stranger, have I become to happiness
Succour I only find in...

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MEN DON'T CRY

Beyond the facade of steel
Of strength foretold
The confidence of daylight in its glory
In splendour radiates

In the face of the broad smiles
The rays of sunlight a promise
Gloom of storm a distant threat
In his presence peace we find ...

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DEMOCRACY

Government of the people, they say
This by the people, they claim
And for the people, they insist
Tis Democracy

 
But spectators we are
Onlookers in the battle for our future
Uninvolved participants
Limited to voting charade

 
Their...

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