OLUWAJIMI . J . THORPE

Good night Abeni! But in case you refuse to Let go of the galore in the snow garden With the speaking flowers and jesting torns, I'll help you tell Baba that You had worried about him since He left his scar unattended to Thinking the giant bee will sting Him and defecate sweetness on it. I'll also tell afokóyerí that you challenged Her to a battle of relevance and relativity. I'll tell her of your boast to turn her upside-down And pull of her rib for trinity digestion. I'll tell the cloud of your wishes, I'll tell her of your deepest fear, I'll tell her to form the face of Your mother and make her happy That she can get to breastfeed you again. And if you wake up, I'll sing the song of atótó-arére To the cow skin of your ear, Eulogizing the skin of your palm And the scalp of your gìgísè. I'll remind you still of the Wickedness of the sixth day creation. I'll yet remind you of your true self. Of the images you paint o...

I heard they tried to find a cure, The doctor i mean, Nay, i actually meant the Journalist; The investigative ones,  Well which ever one of them Do writers burn out? Or the books get written off the mind shelves? Where do book ideas come from sef?? Many thoughts, Many thought the writers block is the end of a writer So they researched a cure for the writers block It was going to be the biggest finding ever, Time was spent Money and wealth An agreement it is, It is time to submit the formulae to the pill, The pill that pulls the plug, The plug called writers block He submitted his work And on it Nothing was written. *here is a poem where nothing rhyme about nothing* @king45prime  #Nothingchallange

Night dreams, morning dreams! Babyish, child-like, a man seems! Touches provoking genital streams! Eyes of man, banjo beams! Blind eyes on fleshy mounds Stir protrusion in clothed grounds, And silky homes turn battlegrounds, Oh no, oh yes, several rounds. Where I love I last not, Beatrice begs I lick her pot. Feelings absent, I shoot a lingering shot But dame wants forever in her spot. Miserable is the man on his own, Nice but secret films on his phone, Walks Ikoyi, Egbeda in pheromonal cologne But sadly his dreams, he waters alone. -Lord eBay, 2018. #eStreetWriters Artwork By: Duke Asidere

I belong to the Black world Though I like piano I belong to 🥁. Drums. Though I cherish gold I belong to Segi. Though I like Jerry curl I belong to Suku Though I cherish pop I belong to Apala. Though I like free style I belong to Ewi. Though I like high heels I belong to the Erosoft. Though I like dinner gown I belong to Oleku. Though I like cinema I belong to Ere Osupa and Itage. Though I like Simi's special I belong to Africa Nubia Though I await Godot' I belong to Eye of the Earth Though I use carowhite I belong to the Black I belong to naturalism I feel nostalgic I belong to the Black Orpheus.... Apeketheblackbard Black Africa

This is the story of a boy who couldn't read. Oh I don't mean that he was dull, cause he wasn't.. He just couldn't read. John wanted to be a writer, you see he was fascinated by the stories he heard and the movies he watched and he too wanted to tell his own. Because of his difficult in reading, his mother had to read the books out to him, but that didn't stop them from being real to him. While other children fell in love with actors and musicians, his own hero where great writers like Chimamamda and Chinue Achebe. But he still couldn't read. School was John's worst nightmare, his teachers always called him a dullard and his class mates made fun of him. When results came, John didn't have to check his to know that he came in last. The only ray of sunshine was Mrs Chijoke, his English teacher. You see Mrs Chijoke was a writer, she always regaled the students with tales from her books. John loved her passion and that encouraged him to keep o...

   democracy by definition and dispensation suppose to be a blessing to any nation practising it including but not limited to Nigeria in Africa.     Democracy is a blessing to every country that has practiced democracy the right way. Mark my words *“the right way”*. The cornerstone of democracy is freedom. Freedom to live and let others live, Freedom to do the right thing otherwise be prosecuted to the highest degree that the law permits without any fear or favor. .  Nigeria is a great country, blessed with both human and material resources. The politicians in Nigeria have really messed up the country with the exception of a few. Corruption is at a level never imagined, democratic structures are too many and are very expensive to maintain. There is total neglect and lack of planning for the next generation of Nigerian. The youth are living without a future The supplemental sources of Nigeria’s revenue built in the 60’s and 70;s are nonfunctional or ...

Nigeria Independence still has to be taken with a grain of salt. Indeed we keep celebrating the anniversary of our Independence but yet our political structure, economic policy and our way of doing things still left much to be said. The nation indeed is still in the hands of few political mosquitoes believing that they are too powerful to be dealt with because they have both financial and political muscle. They have turned this great country's resources into a National cake that must be shared among themselves. Today in history marks 19th years of transition to civilian rule after the military interrugum that lasted for 13years. According to Abraham Lincoln he defined democracy has the government of the people for the people and by the people. However, In Nigeria every 29th of May is always the celebration of our Democracy but yet we have little and noting to show for it but frayed nerves,shattered Infrastructure and destrcution of the education sector. It is all full of bl...

The sadness drowns me. The emptiness consumes my life. We used to be so happy. You were going to be my wife. Everything went great, Everything seemed perfect, Till you went out late, And my entire life got wrecked. I got lost in your eyes. I was dazed by your smile. Now yet again I have to compromise. I was suicidal for a while. If there is one thing I learned From all of this darkness in my life, It's that every angel out of heaven needs to be returned, And I know I will see you in the afterlife. You brought me smiles, you brought me tears. I gave you happiness, I gave you scars, But together we overcame all our fears And stayed up all night staring at the stars. Without you here, it is hard to breathe. Without you, I feel empty. I can't help but seethe, And I still remember your jokes about that tree. You gave me wisdom in the lowest of places. You gave me faith in the darkest of days. You gave me peace no matter the race. You gave me love...

Sometimes in relationships, we choose to ignore the obvious and not-so-obvious red flags either because we really don’t know that they’re red flags or because we just want to hang on to the initial green light and spark we got at the beginning of the relationship. Whatever group you belong to, it’s important that you know what these red flags are and identify them on time before things get out of hands and your heart is left completely shattered. Below, I share 5 signs that shows the man you’re dating just might be a serial cheater. Thank me later! His texting goes hot and cold This is common with guys who have so many other girls they are keeping up with due to sudden disinterest. Changes in his routine The main changes you should be concerned about are those that result in them being unavailable to spend time with you. If your partner fixes a date with you and then suddenly bails out without any reasonable explanation or gets busi...

It’s great when we finally find someone we love who actually loves us back. Sometimes, we only find that very special someone after a long time of searching. As a result, we’d do anything to keep hold of them. Perhaps this is where you’re at now. You’ve found your special someone, and you want to make sure they know how much they mean to you. But how do you go about doing this when it’s all too easy to fall into a humdrum routine of doing the same thing over and over again? The truth is that there are lots of ways you can show your appreciation to the person you love. Here are 10 romantic ways to show love to your special someone. Cook His Favourite Meal They say that the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach – and they’re absolutely right. There is no better way of saying “I Love You Forever” than cooking his favourite meal for him. The best time to do this is after he’s had a long, stressful day at work. Instead of returning home to yet a...

Perhaps you just got into a new relationship, or you’ve been dating someone for a while, but either way, you’ve found yourself feeling a bit worried about your future together, looking for signs your relationship won’t last.  You probably feel your partner is pulling away a little, or maybe your passion for each other is beginning to fade. Or you just have weird feeling deep down in your gut that something isn’t right and you don’t even really know why. 4 signs your relationship won’t last long 1. Your passion for each other is fading When you feel your passion for your man or even just your passion for everything in general fading, then you know you’ve got a real issue to deal with. Also, if your man seems like he has lost interest in doing things he once enjoyed, that could be a sign, because it shows that he (or if it’s in your case, you) no longer really care. When your guy no longer has preferences, it usually means he has one foot out the d...

We don’t want to downplay the importance of those three little words that two weeks or two years into a relationship still have the power to make your heart skip a beat. But while knowing how to say “I love you” at the right time is essential, so are other phrases, each with their own positive ripple effects in your relationship. Here’s how to tell a girl you love her, all while uttering these phrases she is dying to hear. 1. “You can do it.” Perhaps one of the most important roles a partner plays in our lives is cheerleader. So whether you’re ready to tap out and leave unswallowed that last delicious bite of gelato or preparing to lead a huge work project solo, it’s time for your partner to break out the pom-poms and cheer you on. 2. “I’m proud of you.” When you finish that last bite of a healthy salad instead of your usual doughnut or kick butt at your work project, the best thing your man can do is swell with pride and express ...

This family wouldn’t be what it is today without you Dad. You are the best! The Thorpe's Clan 

Crystal was my best friend, who would have ever thought that I would regret meeting her? She was the only one who understood me. She just sat there listening to me rant, and even though she never said a word, I could feel the love and understanding in her gaze. To me life was perfect . That was until mum left. I guess mums leaving broke dads heart and his mind too,  he had no place to vent his frustration so he turned our house into a boxing ring My dad kept beating me, he used the mop stick, it broke. He used the NEPA wire to decorate my body, tears fell from my cheek to the solid ground. I became his punching bag. This became our everyday day ritual, get beaten and cry to Crystal who was always there. The only relief was when grandma Clarie came. She seemed to be able to calm him down, just a word from her shut him down. She was like the referee to our unending match. My personal angel. On that day,  dad was at it again, he threw the speaker at me but as I t...

Ass might be big Turn her not to a pig Phsique might be dope Cuddle not like soap Boobs might be lovely Suck her not like lolly Face might be sexy Sip her not like Pepsi Labial might  be creamy Rush her not like minimie Dentition might be arrayed Target her not for a parade. Good morning

I wish I could draw back the hands of time, To that moment you wanted the pen. I would have let it go; Wouldn't have let loose my ego. Your stories were right, Though I saw never in it a light. With that I dragged, The light on our part flagged, The image I wouldn't draw, I drew as I dragged with you. Alas! nobody sees you Save my guilty face... Oh conscience! I wish I had yielded to you.                           I'm LORD SCART #eStreetWriters                             PEACE Artwork By: Rogelio de Egusquiza 

I once looked into the mirror & broke my future when it appeared. I see better with my eyes closed. The journey smelled bloody, threatening Thorns tore better parts of me. I ran faster with crippled legs. I could listen deafly to mothers heart beats Pounding out in silence in fathers mortar. I could hear better with deafened ears. There are million ways of calling death names Like you, I would have called her & kissed her I called her with a broken tongue & ran after her. She is a beauty wrapped in faded colours Of mother's smelly black & white wrapper. & her curves are extra letters of Muse. She runs at a kill to the stretched arm of another man.  Never think she stays in the body she's visited. The body visited first & refused to leave. She left for her man, the body died without her. Death is Life! #eStreetWriters Noble Pen ©2018 Artwork By: Caitlin McCormack

Never waste your time with someone who acts hypocritical. Someone who will scream their lungs dry when you take too long to answer their texts or cancel plans with them without warning, but will turn around and do the same exact thing to you without any guilt. Someone who hates being treated the way they treat you— but makes no effort to change their own behavior. Never waste your time with someone who creates drama with every step of their feet. Someone who cannot go a week without getting into a screaming match. Someone who constantly complains about how everyone they have dated before is a bitch and how everyone at work is incompetent, because they cannot see the problem is with their reflection. Never waste your time with someone who is unable to control their temper. Someone who consistently acts out of anger. Someone who feels like the world is conspiring against them every time they run into a slight inconvenience because they believe everyth...

Marriage is not something any of us should rush into. When you marry someone, you are essentially saying that you’re ready to spend the rest of your life with them, forsaking all others. You’re saying that you’re ready to settle down with them and devote your life to them. Marriage means obligations, commitments and dedication. It doesn’t come in kit form, but it’s something you have to work at. Besides the usual, “Do you take such and such to be your lawfully married husband/wife?” question, there are also a few questions you need to answer before you walk down the aisle. Answering these questions should help to confirm whether you are ready to get married or not, and they should help to avoid a nasty and painful divorce that none of us should ever have to go through. Without further ado, let’s take a look at 11 questions to ask before getting married. 1. Are You Emotionally Attracted To Your Partner? This is one of the most important quest...

Most women often communicate in 'coded words' where the say one thing to mean the other. This in most cases happens when a lady gets angry and just decides not to open up. According to Sex and Relationship expert, Susan Quilliam, women are always in the habit of expressing their anger through this means of saying one thing but mean the opposite. This mostly happens when they are angry, disappointed or stressed with a particular issue or person. At times, it needs the man to apply some intelligence in order to interpret the message being passed. Here are some words women use that exactly mean the opposite Nothing This is one response women normally give instead to mean 'something'. Women normally use this response when angry and don't want to talk about an issue. This is always meant to cut the story short. I'm fine This word actually means the opposite of it. It instead suppos...

They say love hurts, that it beats you down, breaks your heart and shatters your soul. But the question is this, is it worth it ? Well the answer is, No! But if you doubt me then listen to my story. I met Jane 3 years ago and from that day, I was in love. You see she was perfect to me,  her dazzling eyes and breath taking smile. She was my true love, my other half, she completed me and in her presence I had peace . Or so I thought. My friends warned me that girls like her only fell for the money, but what did they know about love?  Our love was strong, it was  greater than money. They were just jealous. They told me that everytime I bought her a new cloth, she used it to go out with other guys, but who will believe such blasphemy against my precious dear. Until one faithful day, my brother came from overseas and so I decided to introduce her to him. Now three months after, I stand in church waiting for their wedding to start. Two weeks ago, Jane broke ...

If you didn't know, now you know. It is called arrest by a PRIVATE PERSON under Nigeria criminal procedures. Arrest simply means to take or keep in custody by authority of Law. It also means to deprive a person of his liberty by legal authority.  A private person can make an arrest where 1. A person commits an offence in his presence 2. A person is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony ( a felony is an offence of a more graver or serious nature. It is generally punishable by death or imprisonment with 3 years or more) 3. A person commits a misdemeanor by night (a misdemeanor is an offence punishable by imprisonment from 6 months to 3 years) 4. A person is found committing an offence which is injurious to his property 5. A person is found damaging a public property.  6. Where he is ordered by a Judicial officer to arrest someone In conclusion, it is noteworthy that where a private person makes an arrest, he shall not subject the arrested pers...

The title is a question, A quest to discuss on. From me, the writer To you, the reader. Both here to appreciate but not to analyse the thought process of a teacher. So what has EBay done? There's a crime in the world, With the larger population not wanting to address it. Quick to point accusing fingers, But fail to learn our lessons. Blame it on ignorance but lack of knowledge makes the people perish. Nobody wants to teach the little ones, The old ones hide their failures by not teaching history In a country where majority are carried away by wealth with the source being mystery Short cuts can be taken so far the game can be won. Many student look forward to being entertainers, As it looks, like a sure source of income. The Nigerian dream. But because our elders have only spoken and not worked, there haven't been a Nigerian dream. Leave Nigeria, thats the Nigerian dream. I hear someone asking, what has Ebay done?, and how is eBay consigned by this N...

Mother's ORAnges fed me well Hey,cover your pointed hell. Mother's navel lifted me up Keep your crop top. Mother's thigh kept me hot Burn your bump short. Mother's pant torn by my ding Tear your G- spring Mother's cuddled helped me much Keep your beddish touch. Let those girls be warned. Good morning.I love my male friends obviously. Artwork By: Patrick Oberhi Akpojotor

A relationship cannot be termed serious if none of the following things are talked about. A serious relationship will always touch on more concerning the future and lesser concerning the present. If you don't talk about these with your partner then you better break up; 1. Individual goals and future A serious relationship must have talks on the future goals. If you don't talk about your future goals and plans then it is better you call it off because it simply shows the relationship is not serious but rather a waste of time. 2. Your stances on marriage The two of you should express stance in marriage. Do both of you want to get married? Does only one of you want to get married? Or is both of you not interested in getting married? If these questions are never asked in a relationship then it is not really serious. 3. Your views on kids and family planning Similar to #2. You should discuss matters kids and family plann...

Here is a doctor's story unedited: I found this video about codeine addiction and it's effect and it just makes me sad. Indeed, we are raising a generation of addicts! I shudder to think about what the next generation will be like- if they make it that far. The increase in violence against each other, increase in unusual behaviour, increase in mental illnesses and suicide, increase in impotence and sterility, increase in other diseases. Of a truth, I shudder! This brings me to my encounter with Tramadol in January. I am a medical doctor and I always believed Tramadol is an analgesia. QED. That mindset was erased when I sat down to have a heart to heart talk with a vivacious, full of life, young man, in my consulting room in one of the primary health care centers in Lagos state. It was a conversation, not a consultation. He had come to me to ask if Tramadol had side effects. My response to him was that even Paracetamol which we take for our headaches has side effe...

     Today the North Korean story is live, viral and topical; the delight of diplomats. When Nigeria opened its diplomatic mission for the first time in what was considered a pariah and ignominious nation, North Korea in 1987, its first Head of Mission was a gentleman and fine-bred diplomat, named Lawal. He was shortly followed by one of the country’s finest Foreign Service Officers, Olugbenga Ashiru. Ambassador Lawal, whose turf was strongly administrative, focused on setting the Mission in that closed country and stamping the Nigerian presence for the first time since formal diplomatic ties were knotted far back 1976. His successor, Ambassador Ashiru, an “Omo-eko” and Ijebu man was debonair, proactive and mercantilist.  As he settled to work, Ashiru, who later became Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa and rose to become Foreign Minister, began to mention to no few, that North Korea was one of his most rewarding and impactful diplomatic outings. Betwee...