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Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by ayd91(m): 7:17am On Nov 24, 2014 |
Great establishment y'all have here. Hope to join you all soonest. (as soon as I am done with that which is eating up all my spare and budgeted time). Lots of catching to do. |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 7:21am On Nov 24, 2014 |
Hello poets and aspiring poets. Plans are currently being made to include those who don't use WhatsApp and those who haven't written a poem before and are joining to learn the art. Please follow for updates. Thank you. Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by darne(m): 7:26am On Nov 24, 2014 |
Finally something very useful on Nairaland ! 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:40am On Nov 24, 2014 |
My Master, LarrySun, you said you don't write poem, but what I read here was a great poem with deep meanings. Thank you for spilling it out. Besides, your diction is so on point that I hope to achieve such feat some day. Thank you so much, LarrySun. |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:50am On Nov 24, 2014 |
Please, let all comments remain on the chat room thread. This thread is strictly for learning and writing. Thank you. |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:53am On Nov 24, 2014 |
POEM TO STUDY FOR THE WEEK (African Poem) NIGHT - Wole Soyinka The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka is one of the greatest poets, who uses complicated dictions and metaphors to pass across his message. Thereby, to study him attention must be paid to every word and punctuation mark. Your hand is heavy, Night, upon my brow, I bear no heart mercuric like the clouds, to dare Exacerbation from your subtle plough. Woman as a clam, on the sea's crescent I saw your jealous eye quench the sea's Fluorescent, dance on the pulse incessant Of the waves. And I stood, drained Submitting like the sands, blood and brine Coursing to the roots. Night, you rained Serrated shadows through dank leaves Till, bathed in warm suffusion of your dappled cells Sensations pained me, faceless, silent as night thieves. Hide me now, when night children haunt the earth I must hear none! These misted calls will yet Undo me; naked, unbidden, at Night's muted birth Wole Soyinka -Night Every member must come up with his/her own analysis that will be discussed and juxtaposed among other members, then one analysis will be agreed upon. Thanks OMA |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 10:12am On Nov 24, 2014 |
The poem we are writing this week is picture based. Every member must write a poem that he or she thinks it depicts the picture below. Create a story behind this picture, then write a poem incorporating the elements learnt from Night by Wole Soyinka. LIST OF REGISTERED MEMBERS: |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 10:24am On Nov 24, 2014 |
This is the picture.
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Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by venivedivici(m): 1:19pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
I've got a couple of questions: are the poems to be posted on this thread? when does the Whatsapp group launch? are individual critiques of the poem to be posted here too? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 11:55pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Am so not happy. I didn't see the mention. I guess i'm late Laykorn.. |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 12:14am On Nov 25, 2014 |
Jennimma:Oh! I thought you decided to intentionally ignore the invitation. I sent you a PM too. I'm sorry you didn't see it. Its never too late. You can always sneak in sometimes to read our posts and encourage us or you can decide to be a part of the club. Thank You Queen. Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 12:23am On Nov 25, 2014 |
laykorn:Am so sorry dear. Ok,then may i join the club? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 4:50pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
OMA4U: funny enough.... I know who did that art work.... in yabatech right? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 4:52pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
OMA4U: can I join....? I mean the poetry thing... I wanna learn first I have a question....does poetry have to rhyme? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 4:55pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
laykorn: abeg I wanna learn...no knowledge is wasted |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 5:00pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Darkrebel: Confirm! I have always had an inkling that someone will know this. Who did it? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 5:03pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
OMA4U: one of their old student..he did it as his final project... I have met him before but I can't remember his name now.... I like this particular one. .. a slave behind bars with no hope .. I even drew it and shaded too ... its a very good art work ... let's see what the poets here will write about it |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 5:07pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Darkrebel: You should know many more then. Do you know the recent one, a big globe made of plastic bottles? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 5:12pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Darkrebel:Lol,no sir. Poetry doesn't always have to rhyme. Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 5:25pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
OMA4U:yes I do.....I have been to yabatech before |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by gottoboy(m): 12:45pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
OMA4U, Adeola, Philtrum, niftyrules, okwutency, princesa, timpaker , gottoboy, harddon, poeticjazco,dtito,isaiahogodo,paulaok4, basille,krystalxxx,richommie, Chuksemi, Texanomaly, divepen, sammyhoe,obinnau, myn44, michaelok, nickz, firestar, Bamibor, osiawa, kagari, elvisosho, maxwellbaba, tjkdzyanju, AmiableJay, lordidol, mrwhat, davep, firestar,TemitopeDaniel, repogirl,vonn, Royver, ahika, laykorn, samflexxy, sossiqqdude, iiyabodeh Yall should plz click dis link and say ᵐᵉ your thoughts/comment https://www.nairaland.com/2018492/girl-met-church |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by gottoboy(m): 11:45pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
gottoboy: Äη∂ this link too https://www.nairaland.com/1939566/god-bless-nigeria |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by gottoboy(m): 11:53pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
Laykorn how can ii sign inn forr thee club? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by tirex(m): 8:21am On Nov 30, 2014 |
hello guys,nice thread you u've got here....i do a little writing once in a blue moon,just a few lines though..... i'll just quietly sit back and learn. |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by RuuDie(m): 9:03am On Nov 30, 2014 |
Ok... I am in! Where do I pick up the membership form!? |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 5:51pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
The poem we are studying this week is I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS - MAYA ANGELOU The free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wings in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky. But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. The caged bird sings with fearful trill of the things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom The free bird thinks of another breeze and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn and he names the sky his own. But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. Maya Angelou 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by OMA4U(m): 5:56pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
The assignment of the week is to write a poem based on two things, juxtaposing between the two, as it was done in I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, the free bird and the Caged Bird. I am very impressed by the enthusiasm and prowess displayed in writing the last assignment. God bless you. OMA |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 1:01pm On Dec 24, 2014 |
timpaker: unfortunately have been in the UK but will meet up with you anytime I come into town |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by timpaker(m): 2:36pm On Dec 24, 2014 |
bjims: No qualms. 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by Nobody: 9:44am On Jan 01, 2015 |
obainojazz:www.nairaland.com/2053783/6-memorable-poetry-collections-nairaland www.nairaland.com/2061621/10-memorable-collaborated-poems-nairaland Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Nairaland Poetry Club (Launch Thread) by AD30LA: 5:39pm On Jan 18, 2016 |
The poet in me has been asleep for a while now.... But some things happen that will wake even a salamander hibernating in snow.... An example of that thing is what I saw I SAW IT (Odukoya Abdulsalam) I saw it Flesh torn and battered Bones broken and twisted Eyes popped and blooded I saw it Bodies spread across the road Some peacefully still but lifeless Some shouting in anguish Perhaps envious of the still lot I saw it People covered in distinct garments Some giving aid to the needy Some almost as lifeless as the body Shocked by the intensity of the event Me? Well, Looking for a pen and paper But what I really saw? Dreams shattered Homes broken Hopes lost Beauty wasted Potentials expired But also an end to the fuss of existence. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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