Author: Chidinma Nwonye
Slow and Steady
I’m laying still under the shade of nature’s green curtains The wind caresses me with her gentle touches It’s as though she’s whispering “slow ...Art and Grit
We are gathered together under the bright-lit moon Where soulful art meets grit And emotions find expressions through wordsThe New Phase
There’s a new phase at every turn It’s a new transition that catches you unawares It’s the casual conversations that change quickly to career ...In her Mother’s Footpath
From my window, I catch the image of a mother and child On their way to meet destiny’s demands Fine wrinkles gracefully line the ...The Cycle of Life
Houses sit side by side Car horns and tire screeches mark the busy day Voices of eager sellers’ inflated promises fill the air With ...I’m not Here
Blank papers rustles about by the windDried ink pots are cracked from neglectI suppose there are lines I’m supposed to writeThere are emotions I ...The New Year’s Air
The air gives off a serious aura It’s time to buckle our belts and tie up the hay It’s the season to plant eager ...The Holiday’s Over
The sound of jingling bells drifts away The fading glitter of fireworks bid farewell My grandma’s cologne warm scent lingers on the couch Signaling ...
