Kodjo Deynoo Poetry

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• Imprisoned, the life of modernity
  on May 16, 2013 in Social Commentary Philosophy of life Political science Philosophy of Logic Poetry
  I am a painter  I try to be one at least  A world renowned painter  I am to be known for my work of art  Indeed I am a painter  Gifted an eye to see structured colours  Though I feel my hands are tied  Roped strung and bound firm on bon...
• The trotro stories: Throw down your gauntlet #6
  on May 14, 2013 in Ghana Travel and Tourism Accra
  To have angered a Greek god  The god of voyager on tarmac asphalt   Non more infuriating to the driver  In his office sat with wheels to stair  Than the ones that for a brief moment  Occupy space, two seats beside his thrown  To have e...
• Mother oh mother
  on May 12, 2013 in Mother's day Philosophy of life Arts and Culture
  Mother oh mother  You gave the breath that made me so  You nurtured the tenderness in my heart  You gave me a shoulder to cry on, I cried  Mother oh mother  You gave me the confidence to believe in me  You always remained solid as a rock t...
• The Ladybird's Songs
  on May 11, 2013 in Music culture Creativity Art
  Don't wake me up from sleep  To disturb the magic chime I hear  Crimson dash of red wine  Thirsty defined from a distance   Senses eyes wide open on observation  I conspire to the school of thought  Of the alluring imploding beauty  The red...
• The trotro stories; Sweat comes easy #5
  on May 10, 2013 in Social Commentary Ghana Travel and Tourism Accra
  Sweat comes easy  Sat queued in traffic in a trotro  Jammed packed back to front  Back to back like a factory run belt  CO2 here produced in batches  For each cough from the exhaust    Hugging the outside lane constant   So we going no w...
• Love Questions
  on May 9, 2013 in Romance Social Commentary Relationship Love
  Classic! Could you be loved And be loved? (Bob Marley)  And be loved, love you always A question is asked and answered A lingering feeling remains, back burner  On quest at the most silent hour of day   Is the answer a complete one?  Answered...
• The trotro stories; Bleoo the boneshaker #4
  on May 8, 2013 in Social Commentary Africa Tourism Ghana Travel Accra
  Two can play that game, a tango On the road with old knights, bleoo, bleoo  The boss when challenged would respond  Bleoo, bleoo and yet he would respond  Slowly but surely, grace and trust to   His old horse and carriage, bleoo, bleoo  Ordi...
• Complete me my love
  on May 5, 2013 in Romance Relationship Love Poetry
  Complete me, with strokes of your love  Brush, with paints on our affection  Complete me, for without your touch  I will remain forever incomplete  Define me, hungered I am  Of your essence and allure  Complete me, I sit as a subject  A mod...
• The trotro stories; The naming rights #3
  on May 4, 2013 in Social Commentary Public Transport Ghana West Africa Accra
  All trotros should have a name  That is the tradition, naming rights  "Family Is My Problem" A name as a phrase long  To be labeled at the back  "You Lie Bad" Every trotro should have a name  And can only be called afte...
• The Birthday Wish List
  on May 3, 2013 in Friendship Social Commentary Birthday
  The birthday wish list  Candle by numbers, do not mention  Just one as a figure would do  No point counting all that  What do you give to a person  That wants none, none to ask for  None at all in material need  As value not needed,on beque...

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