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Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ihuzimora(f): 9:53am On Aug 17, 2017 |
My Letter of Guilt I woke up this morning, asking myself if I still felt guilty, guilty for ignoring what I should've done, and I discovered that even the guilt of what I had done, still gnawed deep at my soul Looking back its already late to take back all I had done, the turbulent growl of my conscience numbed me continually, and the fear vibrated my whole being like the whirr and him of a violin, yes I still felt the guilt. The mistakes of youth and its excitement, has turned me to a bagful of regrets, and the consequences with it, nearly tagged my life a wasted one and yes I still feel guilty. Guilty for allowing my ears bath in false doctrines, for allowing wrong ways seduce me like a LovePeddler, and letting my legs swim in the oceans of evildoings, and for letting my visions get blurred by wicked practices. I had taken to beers like sweet wine, and I had let the smoke from the pipe destroy my lungs, tell me why I shouldn't feel guilty, Even as I remembered the consequences that awaited me now, I know I'm being encumbered with a burden of regrets. yes I am. 11 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ihuzimora(f): 11:34am On Aug 17, 2017 |
African Woman. I, The African Woman, a woman whose actions not only shows love, but one whose heart radiate care, a creature who everyone think is weak, but has strength greater than a lion's, a creature so beautiful. My Skin which is as black as starless night, has rays of light of unique charms illuminating from it, Although you think the black of my skin is too dark, I feel sorry because you don't see the bright lights that it emits, and once again you think I'm proud as a queen, And you wonder why so much grace I command. I peered into your soul with my brown eyes, I can see you think I'm a creature from above, the way I carry myself you could liken me to an otter, like a bear, everything I touch is a testimony of great tenacity, But I'm glad I motivated you and the little time you spend, trying to study me, I assure you wasn't a waste at all. I fall, fail and cry, but I never fail to rise up and try again, because I'm the African Woman, And from my breast, the milk of beauty falls, That is the strength of an African Woman. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by perrypablo: 4:10pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
BLACK CURSE Stalking the dark corridors of the black earth A plague of oppression on our history has left a large dent It first began when the white men came as sheep Hiding their wolf hides We were exported as slaves to foreign lands Just because of the color given to us as a gift from our maker above which became expertly crafted as a curse by men with white gloves. Maybe because of their perceived higher intellect Or our lack of a unified voice But help came our way Voices had their say From the mines of South Africa to the hills of America Martin and Nelson rose as deliverers Freedom and democracy became our mantra Echoing that phrase eased our black pain But like they say sheer ignorance is bliss We now betray ourselves like Judas did with a kiss Years has passed since the wolves freed us from our chain The rich leaders took over where the wolves left Power drunk and insane committing great theft Now the veil has being lifted The truth emancipated We now see the fault lies within us The time has now come to break free from Pharaoh's curse It is deeply in us 7 Likes |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by poetdinma: 10:12pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
Let it melt as the flavored candy I am the sugar...I am your daddy You will be queen of my heart and my bed You will be gentle...I will be naughty I will adore you better than those boyfriends I am the sugar...I am your daddy You will be treated to sweet affection on borrowed time You are my baby...I am your randy Come into my arms sweet supple flower Come caress my chest and take me higher Everything I own shall be yours sweet lover Thou art my sugar...I am your papa I will buy you the silky hairs of the Indian bride And the golden fleece of a German ride You will be the secret fantasy I may gladly hide You should be my mugu...and I your Maga Do not worry about my quick ejaculation I also test the microphone forget the occasion I am still a champion in the game, do not question You are my pupil...I am your master Age is just a number dear child I might be old but I am virile and wild I will divorce my wife and marry you You are the stupid...I am your daddy ©poetdinma 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Skimpledawg(m): 10:36am On Aug 18, 2017 |
Ihuzimora: 4 Likes |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by jerrywill(m): 1:57pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
CONFUSED . Together we were born. twins Me into a trouser And she into a skirt All born into clothes . We look good on ourselves All sexes are equal But som are more equal . My sister wore my trouser Wow. Really A good figure she got As it crawl up her legs Boys and girls In admiration turn As she walk down the street . What is then wrong in my case? . 'I sure look good' I assured myself As I looked at myself the last time With the short skimpy skirt hanging on my waist I slowly, calmly walk the same street Admiration turns I expected From boys and girls . People gathered shouting I thought cheers and demonstrated Footsteps chasing after me Iron hands gripped me Before I could say 'Jack' To the psychiatry they led me Proclaiming me mad . Some times with the mentally disturbed I lost my personality Are we then mentally disturbed Or simply just confused? . Jerrywill da poet 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by ChijyWills(m): 8:49pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
SUCCESS LANE PLYERS Do you know about the success lane Rough and tough only the bold ply with its plane discouragement is in the blacklist of those in the success train Always steady moving ahead never to miss the main aim Those on the success lane are high flyers They see obstacles as. great opportunities always ready to take risks they have creativity in their blood I call them opportunist they turn their disadvantages into great advantages the high flyers in our society the great. thinkers in the community determined never to up no matter the hold. up looking forward to greater goals they create opportunities while others are in search of opportunities The success lane plyers are miners of great and sophisticated ideas Impact makers who crave for more knowledge the individuals who are never biased over issues they put interest in They see failure as stepping stone to greater heights Theirs power is never determined by their physical strength and might but by the goals achieved and heights attained The success lane plyers are individuals with a difference who don't see anything as difficult but see it as what requires hardwork and effort leaving their comfort zones. to greater heights |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Wanderlustafrik: 10:08pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
Jerrywill...you're killing me. Wow! Love it. Touching on gender fluidity.Nice. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by jerrywill(m): 10:56pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
Wanderlustafrik:Thanks. you know you can like and share |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by VLongstrider(m): 7:27am On Aug 20, 2017 |
I've seen beautiful poems on this platform I must confess and it will be difficult to single one person out. I suggest a panel of professionals be set up to look into these poems and trim poems down to maybe 5 or 3 finalists before unanimously picking a winner. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 8:37am On Aug 20, 2017 |
VLongstrider: Great idea! But, it came too late, we've got less than 72hrs for the competition to end, same thing is happening in the short story competition, many beautiful short stories, but just the writer who get the highest likes wins. the interesting part is that, it's a readers choice, they read and like whichever one they deem fit. Last time I checked, write up like 'Weeping mother' by Marianneada had 36votes. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Wanderlustafrik: 8:56pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
@ Profuhrer / SheWrites/ ihuzimora/ kimberlywest Does kimberlywest's poem have anything in common with MLk's " I have a dream" ? Trying to pick a winner |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by SheWrites(f): 9:17pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
Wanderlustafrik: Present |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 10:12pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
Wanderlustafrik: I just saw the mention. sorry I had no idea that there is a song/story titled I have a dream, I would have gone for another title. But sincerely speaking, I don't even know what MLK stands for. I have a dream is just my own teenage way of expressing the kind of Nigeria I want to live in. It has nothing to do with MLK. Thanks. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 10:23pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
Still waiting, but I thought the votes will decide. it turns out my short story got 17 likes, I didn't enter the short story competition for the price, afterall I composed, wrote and edited the story in less than 30 minutes. But this one, Hmmmmm. Let me just keep my hands crossed. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 11:52pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
I sight you yinz. It seems you like poems alot, all the times I've been visiting this thread, you've been viewing. 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ikiag: 9:51am On Aug 21, 2017 |
this is jxt MLK's stuff... in my opinion tho...it should have been more original. 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ihuzimora(f): 9:59am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Wanderlustafrik:I must say...it actually does look like it...at a point I almost swore it was it. the I Have a dream stuff, I think it Originally belongs to Martin Luther King. in my opinion tho |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ikiag: 10:02am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Ihuzimora:this is Wow...it actually got me thinking. nice work there |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ikiag: 10:07am On Aug 21, 2017 |
SheWrites:I was beginning to think nobody would ask this question. Everyone knows the "I have a dream has always been about Martin Luther King". it looks like another person's work, for me, I would've preferred something else ...u know something that hasn't been written about before, or at least not in the same style |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ikiag: 10:09am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Ihuzimora:this is jxt so good |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Micurve14: 10:13am On Aug 21, 2017 |
KimberlyWest:Oh no... Marthin. L.K's dreams every wia. this is jxt like a copy and paste of his work. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Micurve14: 10:14am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Ihuzimora:Youthful exuberance and its rewards...I could go for dz any day. Nice one Ihuzimora 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Micurve14: 10:19am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Wanderlustafrik:the poem "I have a dream" has the highest likes for now, but I think you should look into the originality of that poem. I didn't submit anything but I am a poem lover and I know a good one wen I see it, that is not an original work, I don't know about others' views and opinions. 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 10:24am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Micurve14: Bro, I already clarified the issue, When I wrote this I had no idea there's something like MLK I have a dream, even if I wanted to copy and past, why would I copy and paste something so obvious? I read MLK I have a dream fo the first time last night. You said it'ss a copy and paste of his work, there was similarites but this is just something I came up with entirely on my own. Wanderlustafrik, I'm so sorry If it's similar, if I had known earlier, I would have come up with another poem. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Wanderlustafrik: 10:26am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Micurve14 thanks for your input. I already pointed that out. Profuhrer is doing a nice job of helping me select a winner by eliminating those that broke the rules so as to give the people that kept to the rules a fair chance. We will post a shortlist of contestants that adhered to the rules and pick a winner. This should ensure that contestants keep to the rules for the next competition. 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 10:28am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Micurve14: Bro, I came up with it, entirely on my own. I know about the originality issue, I was also a judge in the stars competition. When the issue started yesterday, I had to googlee MLK's I have a dream and that was when I saw it. Why would I copy and paste something that would be so obvious? |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 10:32am On Aug 21, 2017 |
It's okay. I'm being honest and it's okay to disqualify me because of the similarity. Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ihuzimora(f): 10:38am On Aug 21, 2017 |
KimberlyWest:Its okay bro, maybe next tym browse well before anything okay? we r jxt learning from each other. |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by do4luv14(m): 10:38am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Jst like MLKJ, I would have love to say your dream, but its no longer urs alone, but our dreams, great one from KIMBERLYWEST |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Nobody: 11:36am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Ihuzimora: Thanks sis. I'm actually a girl. Goodluck to you. 1 Like |
Re: WIN 10,000 Cash Prize Right Now For Writing a poem here on NLND by Ihuzimora(f): 11:43am On Aug 21, 2017 |
KimberlyWest: KimberlyWest:me too |
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