Yoruba Poems
Ajagbe, Jeun K'o Ku… (Chop and Quench)
by Ololade Raji
As much as the romantic concord between Amala and Abula never show any dissonance and, the constituencies of Ewedu and Gbegiri remain unperturbed
Then, let Iyan Koko never ignore Ede Pupa, Sawa Gbede and continue to respect its age-long treaty with Obe Egusi
Whereas Aare Ona Kakanfo now knows that the bargaining dialogue between Fufu and Obe Isapa has reached an advanced submission for a perpetual pact
Why then should Eba Tutu of Gaari Ijebu origin break the ancient contractual construct with Efo Riro from Efo Igbo’s lineage?
As much as Obe Dindin understands that Iresi Aroso remains an alien and, its quixotic relationship is forever with with Iresi Ofada
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Begin the Songs of Life with the End
by Ololade Raji
I once wrote a song I could but not finish…
Whoever finishes the songs of life?
But tell me, how? when each end begins with a new life lease?
I once met a man who paints only in shades and tints
Whoever applauds the silver greyness of the cloudless skies?
But tell me, whoever shuts out the radiance of the rainbow colours?
Ijangbon boldly pushes Odumare’s last limits, but as…
We know insanity remains the smallest room in the castle of audacity
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Ajagbe, Jeun K'o Ku… (Chop and Quench)
by Ololade Raji
As much as the romantic concord between Amala and Abula never show any dissonance and, the constituencies of Ewedu and Gbegiri remain unperturbed
Then, let Iyan Koko never ignore Ede Pupa, Sawa Gbede and continue to respect its age-long treaty with Obe Egusi
Whereas Aare Ona Kakanfo now knows that the bargaining dialogue between Fufu and Obe Isapa has reached an advanced submission for a perpetual pact
Why then should Eba Tutu of Gaari Ijebu origin break the ancient contractual construct with Efo Riro from Efo Igbo’s lineage?
As much as Obe Dindin understands that Iresi Aroso remains an alien and, its quixotic relationship is forever with with Iresi Ofada
......
Begin the Songs of Life with the End
by Ololade Raji
I once wrote a song I could but not finish…
Whoever finishes the songs of life?
But tell me, how? when each end begins with a new life lease?
I once met a man who paints only in shades and tints
Whoever applauds the silver greyness of the cloudless skies?
But tell me, whoever shuts out the radiance of the rainbow colours?
Ijangbon boldly pushes Odumare’s last limits, but as…
We know insanity remains the smallest room in the castle of audacity
......
