I believe that all my poems can save my own life, because they free up my imagination to think of what does exist and what may be abandoned.
"I am split between two forbidden places. So, I levitate. I’m afraid of being prodigal." -Isaiah Gbenga Adepoju
But there are some poems that pretty much write themselves, they just come to me and it is as easy as me putting pen to paper. These happen in the middle of conversation, or because I saw a bird fly, or thought about the smile of a boy, or because it’s raining outside.
Africa means my home to me, source of my life. Also I'm proud of being an African child. I know Africa as a beautiful Continent , but what is really sad , most Africans underestimate themselves because they are busy building the culture which is not theirs.
I don’t think anyone has one identity, especially when they’re alone. I cannot stand being one thing or being the same thing every day.
We have come home by Lenrie Peters remains my most fascinating poem. Every time I read this poem, I get fresh energy from it!
