To a fault finder A “How are you?” is a disgusting robbery “Where are you going?” is an uncalled for treason And “I love you” is a threat II To a fault finder A walk is an unprovoked slap A run is a murderous punch Holding hands is a fatal shot III To a fault […]
Tag: Life
THE TABLE OF DUTY
They called They called for all to come and dine …at the table of duty II They did call They did call for all to represent …at that duty table Only few showed III Funny, Those whose shadows were never seen Were those whose mouths were heard …and seen after At the table of criticism […]
LIFE’S LENSES
A. People B. Poses C. Photographers D. Angles E. Stance * A are like B You see the sides they show you There are no lenses to capture all sides You can stand on the mount of their pates But never capture the full circle of their fate Because a step from a side can […]
/ Wimpers and whispers! Willingness and workings! Warmth and wetness! Wraps and wriggles! Worshipping of wishes! // Electrical energy efficiency! Exceptional experience enforced! Emotional engagement elemented! Endless encore emerald! Endorsement enabled! /// Lashes like lustre lifters …locking lipsy-hips like lagered ladyfishes! Lust like lucky lamps …lighted like listed lanes Libido on lubricated lɔgɔzɔ! //// Loss […]
IF BODIES COULD TALK
Expression of your eyes tell lies to cover your hatred …for me The tone of your body sounds unkind Saying… “You don’t here belong …you rich kid in a successful woman” So you whisper vile rumours aiming to destabilize me Ha! If only bodies could talk II If bodies could talk their forcefulness Mine will […]
FLIGHT OF FOOLS
Fickle Farmers Flaunting foods Forcing flies to fly to feed From far far Faking famine to form fire …for our fall Until their fullness fish our famine II Fair Ferries flipping to foes Feasting from flaws to forts Falling fences Following fame to feed fraud III Funnels Feeding fabricators from Foul feelings Fleshing forces and […]
THE SLY SNOW
“Snow which shows no blow of slips Snow which shows only glow of a throw Snow which slyly forces knees to kowtow! Snow a blow and have me thrown …off Like a baggage of garbage” That was the cry of Samantha II If only she had watched keenly her grounds If only she had stopped […]
IS THAT WHY YOU WANT TO KILL YOURSELF?
Congratulations! Congratulations! And knives of jealousy slash through your intestines Probe and see A toy wrote her a certificate after an online game Is that why you’re killing yourself? II Congratulations! Congratulations! And doom rains of failure flood you in misery Like a proactive ant, just do a little investigation And you’ll know that the […]
I’ll not take para And roll like your lost dice For you to modify it to the world …as our paradise II I’ll not stand the harping Of your hunting penis As you edit it to all …as our happiness III I’ll not be the tenth In your underness For you to tender to our […]
DADDIES WITHOUT SUGAR
Serwaa says she shines and scouts …sells sexy and smiles …sasses and smarts But never finds the sugar in her daddies II She says of Sandra “She looks like a stick from a silhouette model book Without a pleasant face And is as straight and uninteresting as a stick from Praso And with teeth like […]
A human A human who will umbrella in rain And fan the sun off A human A human who can umbrella the sun And air condition its heat A human A human who swims than a fish And flies than an eagle A human A human who runs more than a cheetah …and jumps higher […]
MEAT THEM UP
When a problem arises Acceptance is a catching Facing it squarely is a cutthroat Looking for solutions is a defeathering Getting the solution is a butchering Forgiving self is a steaming And forgetting is a frying II When you leave the problem to walk It will crow Others will know Your hurts will grow And […]
They shine in whines and dine in ignorance Tying others to their risks in annoyance By throwing caution to the wind II A woman claims Jesus Christ is her protection So she’ll get no infection As she’s a soldier following in His direction But she forgets Jesus had no funeral this year And the doors […]
WHAT I LOST
Our last point of call was the bar Which scrapped many a scar And relieved us from stress Borne out of work duress Through jokes and stories Listening to ladies’ sorries …as they tripped and balanced their heels Now the bars are closed and so have our socialization …planting depression told by even our expressions […]
I shot my mirror for showing a horror …in my corridor today Now I miss the beautiful side of me it reported …and carry the stains on me needing cleaning II I threw my machete deep into a river out of anger After it missed some shrubs and thorns …in a desert I’d found myself […]
ANGRY CLOUDS
In time …the rich will gobble down the poor …and form their paupers who’ll be the most pitiable …of all Because they’ll find no free grass to make hay And they’ll find no free fruits on trees They’ll find no free land to on lay And there’ll be no bad job to take II In […]
WHEN I FINALLY LEAVE
When I finally leave Let it be known that I was the leaf which struggled to stay …on the right branches of the tree of life And heeded no intimidating winds II When I finally leave Let it be known that I lived like a sheep …meek, mild, affable, humble But fought like a lioness […]
RANTS OF KWAKU AMPONSAH
I was going to buy kako When I heard him shout “PRAKO!” Held by four struggling policemen His strength surpasing the uniformed men Abena nkɔnkɔnsa I get tipsy on nsa and nkɔnkɔnsa So I stood rooted Hoping to see the matter’s roots uprooted And so I watched as he fumed pointing at a boy …who […]
A JEST NEST
If you don’t crest your nest as best And you just vest your best as worst Watch out as the rest shun your nest And their hate grow in their best …making you a worst living in a jest nest Will that be just? II It is the smoothness of your belongings …that crowns Not […]
PERK FOR YOUR JERKHOOD
Daily dials of discipline Drowsy don’ts of decorum Distance drowns of disrespect Daring draws of darling II I fence myself with my discipline …to protect my conscience which I thrive on One of them- …never touching what can’t be mine …in love So I cross not that fence …let alone jump it To safeguard my […]
You built a furnace with your deceit …and lighted it hottest with your lies You pushed me hard …into it …with your disrespect And locked it firmly with your abuse Your cheating fanned to fuel its burns …and your cheeky smiles added more coals to keep it flaming If a Samaritan has broken those hot […]
THE JOB INTERVIEW
Her hair hallelujahs, enchanting to be finger combed Her eyes dance, alluring into charms Her mouth mesmerizes, asking to be kissed Her cheeks blush, begging to be touched Her chin swoons, appealing to be played with Her breasts …scream … ‘FILLED’ …attracting fantasies of suckles Her nails …promise scratches of ecstasy Her dress perfectly draws […]
MEN OF GOURD
Men of gourd who are bored Wanting their worship to be restored Acting ridiculous in their own called Sit your butts, strap your gourds If you have naught to revive your adored II You can’t use hate to sing You can’t an ignorance bell ring You can’t taunt those who bring Their A games to […]
I WORRY FOR HER
He told me He told me she pushed him down a cliff He did tell me He did tell me she squashed all his hopes …and rendered him homeless in his own home Throwing out his soul …and shattering his spirit Always leaving him an empty barrel …deserted by all he held dear So he […]
BEAUTIFUL NONSENSE
When it begins …fear places three choices on a table 1…kneel to submit 2…act to defy 3…do nothing for a blow over That is the beautiful nonsense II When you pick 1 You accept to be a doormat forever When you pick 2 …you might stumble and get stuck over needs For an abrupt cut […]
THE BRIDGE TO A HAPPY PLACE
A. Ambitions B. Hurts C. Calm D. Determination E. Education F. Father G. Gratefulness H. Hard work Hb. School J. Servitude K. Knowledge L. Love M. Mother N. Studying O. Pain P. Praises Q. Quiet R. Travels S. Self Love T. Trauma U. Seers V. Priests W. Wins X. Strangers Y. Siblings Z. Zeal Ib […]
DEFEATED SUNS
Many lessons are born each day Making learning a requirement for wise minds None fails to notice …that defeated suns get no reverence …from owners of wet clothes They’d choose the heat of fire No matter the gifts defeated suns shower II They can light They can shine They can lead to pots of gold […]
OBJECTIVITY
///// ,,,,, ….. Bars are bars Commas are commas Full stops are full stops Ib Heat Cold Rains Showers Storms Air Know their visitations Commend the good …as you will tell off the bad II For horror tells on hearts …fanned by air complaining of cold Ungratefulness tells on souls …soothed by showers complaining of […]
Perfect suns Perfect air Perfect showers Heart farms right II Fulfilling times Infectious laughters Amazing rest Heart works well III Beautiful storms Challenging hurdles Extraordinary wins Heart loves right IV Because you found me a land …and had me replanted You found me suns …and you built me a shade You called rains for me […]
Asaase asebrɛ te sɛ ahuro Nana Nyankopɔn afei na y’ahunu Yareɛ baako atumi aka y’ahyɛ dan mu te sɛ nnomaa a wɔ wɔ buo mu a ebi nni aburo Akyerɛ yɛn sɛ ɔtan yɛ nsɛmhunu Aso y’atia asaase so yiaw koro mu akɔto amaneɛ koro? Anaa y’adwene gu so yɛ bunu? Aso y’ensɛmbɔne werefri sɛ […]
WHERE THE WEALTHY WINS
I thought we’ve seen a leveller …in the fragility of life I thought we’ve smelt the disgust …in vile classicism and rots I thought compassion has become a passion I thought love has been turned live …like hot coals in a winter chimney Were my thoughts born in deceptive cots? II I thought the more […]
WITH YOUR EYES
With your eyes …you undressed the stress …and carresed my mess …to bless me until I healed from distress …and turned a blessing II With your eyes You massaged my heart …with a message from a genuine heart …that intrigued me Reversing my hunt to park at your gate …in a submission that broke a […]
TENDER HEARTS
Leave lies low …to lift love to live …to learn and look and lock and light …losts in leaping laughter II Mend the most of mistakes …to make the mirage of marks …of monsters miss merries of mockeries …of mental molestations III Naked nauseas need new nuts Naughty nostrils need nodding noodles Night’s nearness never […]
A GREAT SHADOW
You possess a priestess …that makes you a god A god none must see …but all must feel So stay …stay in the shadows of myths II You can’t want more when you have it all Parts of you knowing parts of me …even I don’t know Parts of us playing parts …our eyes can […]
YOU SEE NOW?
Footmats have turned caretakers …holding canes to whip sanes into insanes …for the many years they were stepped on Forcing shouts out of self important stouts Need has flipped it …servants turned leaders …leaders turned servants It sure is very true …that money is no honey when chaos strikes II Mr. Asikumah’s doctorate now decorates […]
See me See me in the rising sun …as pleasant rays to bless your days Please look …look to see …see me II See me See me as the purest droplets of every rain Which falls as tool to cool the wool – …the wool of your anger Just look …look keenly …keenly to see […]
THE FEE OF MY SILENCE
I’d rather you suffer in my silence …which shuts your door with doubts …and still opens your windows of hope Because I know you’ll split us into you and I …and put us in a ring of animosity …no matter the sound which walks the red carpet of my mouth So please read the pleas […]
There are beautiful souls in beautiful bodies There are beautiful spirits in awesome souls There are amazing thoughts in mighty heads But Akhil is a great spirit …in an awesome soul …modeling a beautiful body …with amazing thoughts in a mighty head Ib When I hear Akhil …I see pictures of great memories When I […]
A DATE TO REMEMBER
A beautiful pink rose in greeting …Ontario Art Gallery in salute Amazing walk to York Street …and more An incredible dish at Marché Cafe Crepe for delicious crepe eaten in walks …Right to Sky Dragon Where food displayed called fingers to touch …and lobsters waited to be chosen – …a little sad but with a […]
CONFUSION ON FIRE
Desires on fire are required in these dire times …says some churches God is aboard this coroding through a virus deadly …says some churches Let’s wait until pastors depart from their godly parts …and congregation contract horrors through their cons …and birth their scorns II It is finally happening The piety clothes being ripped off […]
BARRY HILLER
Barry is a talent exposure …and a maple lollipop Barry is Hill of knowledge ..a fine wine in winter in front of a fireplace Barry is a map of Toronto …a head with a compass Barry is a father …and a husband extraordinaire IIb Barry’s breakfast is the best …and his dinners sure lure a […]
HELPING HAND
There are many skies which shine …to bless without a heating hurt A Step – …honey A Vine of a Cent This 11th blessed with two beautiful amazing souls! II We made lemonades …over pizzas and drinks We made history …over love and laughter We formed a bond …of Sisterhood Worrying and caring over cold […]
If there is any living being …who awes in many a treasure hunt …and miracles in many a strength Woman – …you’re that singular one II If there is any living being …who deserves many a praise …for a generational raise …even through a suppressional chase Woman – …you’re that singular one III If there […]
THE ANESONS
I have felt many a warm bosoms …and blossomed in many a presence But your aura is alluring …your warmth is assuring …even in the face of a world scare II From Sue’s delicious sandwiches …to Ozzy’s soothing furs From the beauty and the swinging chairs …to the loving and reassuring arms The Anesons have […]
A CLAP FOR YOU
This is for every borla bird …who now flies an eagle Dodging stones of rejection …outwitting guns of oppression …outruning hurts of ridicules And shedding the smallness of being looked down upon …to reach the peak of respect This clap is for you II This is for every doormat …who now lives a house After […]
IF I WERE A SPIRIT
If I were a spirit I’d work in a pound …or at least in a dollar And spend in a cedi II If I were a spirit …I’ll impact in a developing …and chill in a developed III If I were a spirit I’ll dance in my home …and meditate in diaspora IV Because balancing […]
THE BEAUTIFUL DAY
Madam says it is a beautiful day A day with a wide wide way A day to have many a say A day where happiness deserves no delay I smile at this gay day …which imprisons my thoughts to satisfy Madam A gay day A gay day it is II I left my roof on […]
ODD VARIATION
There is one God …they say One God and one sky But I see this bright sky …even knowing a dark sky …somewhere Apparently, skies vary So do Gods also vary? II There are defeated suns …whose heat have been wrestled down by cold As the bold rains wear their spirits of snow …and transform […]
CHANGE ENABLED?
You sheaHaving met a weather to your fair…and acting queerKnow she whom you steer! IIYou sheaThinking I can, your stubbornness, bearTo, of you, steer clearYou’ll meet your heating fear IIIYou changing in a small advantageYou hardening in my cold cagingYou refusing to my finger callingActing boss to your masterIs the height I will never takeNo […]
MRS HILLIER’S AND HERBERT’S RIDE
All the time…the blue of the sky…shows after angry clouds fall to turn rain…which drains into gutters…washing the dirt of stressI so know this III walked from my fires of scrutinyInto the warm arms of Mrs Hillier…and an awesome hug from HerbertEven the sun smiled to welcome us,Mischael and I,With handshakes of its winning deceptionA […]