nilla:

Franc and Mac you started this. . .

A tribute to all poets on this thread.


TASTE OF POETRY


Remembering how dull life past was
Only to discover the beauty of poetry
Truly a wondrous delight

Sometimes it leaves my eyes with tears
Sometimes it leaves my lips with a smile
Sometimes it even leaves me ecstatic
But every time my day is refreshed
As I begin to look at things with an artists eye

So I say thanks to all
For adding something good in my life
You have given me a taste of poetry
And now I can’t live without it.

Thanks baby, you're awesome.

yayyyyyyy

your back.

where have you been?? I missed you

This poem explains it:

Warlords

It started as a friendly duel, shots fired but we stayed cool;
But time passed and fumes of gun-powder beckoned warlords of brute and power
And in a flash, our innocent poetic playground, became a den where freedom found
A world with neither rules nor tenets, where guns blazed and heaven rain'd bullets

I bow to no king amongst villians of equal vile, and deem none amatuer, for each his style
But stay I true to one: NILLA the Queen; when she order ''ARMAGEDDON!'' the battle begin.

Don't mind me. . . . I just love epic movies. Don't literally interprete everything on the poem to equate my perception of the evolved thread. I've been checking in here often and my my, there're lot'a new faces (abi new usernames). But when the debree settles and the dust is swept off, big-mac and frank and genial (and others legit.ly) pick up where they all left off.

@ macalurs,

wowwy, sweet and in tune with the times of the thread.

macalurs:

Don't mind me. . . . I just love epic movies. Don't literally interprete everything on the poem to equate my perception of the evolved thread. I've been checking in here often and my my, there're lot'a new faces (abi new usernames). But when the debree settles and the dust is swept off, big-mac and frank and genial (and others legit.ly) pick up where they all left off.

i love epic movies too.

meanwhile what did you think of my poem? Am i getting any better, or should i quit and just concentrate on judging

regarding the increase in #s

yeah,

i guess we'll just have to wait and see those that keep coming back.

Yes you sure are getting better. See what happens is, after a while of writing with the same pattren and you feel you'd have exhausted everything there is to write with that style, then you'll evolve. Evolution in writting comes from research of other people's works, finding a role-model, and then try borrowing and modifying to you own.

Meanwhile, there's alot to learn from this pattern you write with, and alot to write about. Enjoy yourself writting in that way only you write, while you write about everything you can (from experiences to fiction) You most assuredly will get better, and with time, get a better flow of words. Creativivity begets itself.

Mark my words, by this time in 1yr, you'll be a genius of flow. _{notice how my writting style evolved?}

@ macalurs,
its going to take me a yrrrrrrrrrrr to be a genius of flow?
Thats too long   
just kidding, I'm happy that I'm getting better 




Where's everyone?? somegirl, franc, Genial, denny, Chiluv,etc 
How can the judge be kept waiting 

Yes, back wit FULL FORCE!!!!!!!! check this one out.

As I write, I'll sing this song
for the greatest love I've ever known.
To my heart, you have the only key,
I beg of you, never set me free.

I prayed to God for a love so true
now, I, realize He already knew.
In time my prayer WAS answered,
the most wonderful woman
HE BLESSED ME WITH YOU.

What we share feels so right
to say I love you every night.
Wonderful moments shared,
precious memories, still tell me you care.

I see your shadow,
as I lay myself to sleep.
Dreams of you, oh so sweet
in my heart, I will keep.

Look into my heart, my life.
Tell me, what do you see?
can you feel the need, the want, as I
to be your husband, you my wife.

Much joy and happiness you've brought me.
If I had life to live again, I'd want to with you,
my lover, my best friend.
Always and Forever, I'll love you till the end
frm ''DENNYLOVE''

mhmmm this keeps getting better.
nice one Denny. Lets see what the others have to offer.

People keep it rolling in

NILLA,just don't want to-- ---because, you can't help but fall in LOVE wit me.
I call this ;
YOU ARE THE ONE I WANT
I would climb the highest mountain,
And walk the hottest desert sand,
For it is you that I seek.

I would cross the widest river,
And swim the deepest ocean blue,
For it is you I want by my side.

You are the one,
Who makes me whole,
You've captured my heart,
And touched my soul.

You are the one,
Who step in my life,
Who gave me power,
To do what's right.

For you alone,
Are my reason to live,
For the compassion you show,
And the care that you give.

You came into my life,
And made me complete,
For each time I see you,
My heart skips a beat.
For you define beauty,
In both body and mind,
Your soft, gentle lips,
When they collide with mine.

For you are the one,
God sent from above,
The angel I needed,
And whom I do love.
it's me ''DENNYLOVE''

[center]'Missing You'

In the silence of my heart,
I’m left in the awe of you,
I think but questions,
That type you try but can’t drown.
In this solitude,
Imagination runs wild in nostalgia;
Eyes shut when our lips met,
A walk with hearts,
Two tightly bound as one,
Our embrace before the sun did us part,
With tears as our aphrodisiac.

Ages since you’ve been gone,
My heart have soared every now in years,
Always searching, never to be done,
My beautiful and soulful ambiance,
Where could you have gone?
The sun now rises so late,
Letting me walk through those memories,
When the last tear drops,
It embraces me,
Until my lost is but found. [/center] [center][/center]

@ Nilla
I see you're the type that serve the best wine last.
That was a very nice poetic tribute.
How about an anthology of our poems on this joint?
[center]' The very best of Nairaland '[/center]
We can be the first to do that on the site.
Thanks for the comment on ' Hope'.
What about the middle stanza in 'Deja Vu'?
Just kidding, LMAO!!!

@ Mac
It's good to have u back bro,
See u still talking about the war,
Lets let it go for now,
More faces we can make mince of,
We should do it real bad when it's U, Genial, Somegurl and me,
And of course, the judge, now judges.

@ Somegurl
My heart is done,
It's printing out ur poem now,
When next i get on,
U'll have it.

@ Genial
Where the hell are u at?
U add a twist and u just disappear?
Men, I don't fancy that at all.

@ new users,
It's one love here,
If u hate, then, u'll be trespassing.
Guess what,
Violators will be shot,
Survivors will be shot again.
Poetically I mean.

a poem to steal your heart

Within the first few moments
 I knew I was yours
Within the first few hours
 I embraced your sweet kiss.
Every second after that first
 I dream of you.
Every day passing that first
 I hope to spend with you.
True love dreams do come true
 The dream I have to live with you.
True hope of everlasting love
 With the promises made after just the first hug.
With all that I have
 I am willing to give.
I promise you this
 My first true love shall be my last.

I think I should have stumbled over this thread long ago.I so much love u guys. keep the poetic world alive.

I AM AN AFRICAN.

I am an African
Not because I was born there
But because my heart beats with Africa’s
I am an African
Not because my skin is black
But because my mind is engaged by Africa
I am an African
Not because I live on its soil
But because my soul is at home in Africa

When Africa weeps for her children
My cheeks are stained with tears
When Africa honours her elders
My head is bowed in respect
When Africa mourns for her victims
My hands are joined in prayer
When Africa celebrates her triumphs
My feet are alive with dancing

I am an African
For her blue skies take my breath away
And my hope for the future is bright
I am an African
For her people greet me as family
And teach me the meaning of community
I am an African
For her wildness quenches my spirit
And brings me closer to the source of life

When the music of Africa beats in the wind
My blood pulses to its rhythm
And I become the essence of music
When the colours of Africa dazzle in the sun
My senses drink in its rainbow
And I become the palette of nature
When the stories of Africa echo round the fire
My feet walk in its pathways
And I become the footprints of history

I am an African
Because she is the cradle of our birth
And nurtures an ancient wisdom
I am an African
Because she lives in the world’s shadow
And bursts with a radiant luminosity
I am an African
Because she is the land of tomorrow
And I recognise her gifts as sacred

                                                      samson.

mukina2:

a poem to steal your heart

Within the first few moments
 I knew I was yours
Within the first few hours
 I embraced your sweet kiss.
Every second after that first
 I dream of you.
Every day passing that first
 I hope to spend with you.
True love dreams do come true
 The dream I have to live with you.
True hope of everlasting love
 With the promises made after just the first hug.
With all that I have
 I am willing to give.
I promise you this
 My first true love shall be my last.

Hmm, Princess. . .

Is this a licence to get jealous?

@ bigmac (Is that a big or small M?) It's nice to see you back.
@ Franc,

Violators will be shot,
Survivors will be shot again.

That reminds of someone. LOL

@ Nilla. . .

Well, bless your noble heart.

Shall we open the dance floor?

wow!my king noo
and wats with the dance floor
_{i'll shoot the two of you}where's esly?

mukina2:

wow!my king noo
and wats with the dance floor
_{i'll shoot the two of you}where's esly?

Well, in that case. . . do you have a lawyer? _{Just to make sure you don't stay too long in jail for manslaughter!}

I haven't seen Esly. Have you?

@Frank: I describe some things in "war terms" because it seems to paint the most vivd picture, should not mean I'm warlike. Someone's gotta be different up in here, or where's the artistry?

@Genial: You coolashellmaketheladiesfeelgoodsonofagun.

@Nilla: The best judge I ever had.

@Allman: Jeez y'all too good. I just gotta keep up or lose meself in the rubble.

@The ladies unwooed: Bring your friends and family, we got enough guys in here to make y'all feel good. Y'all are just too beautiful, we're still searchin' for the rightest words.

dennylove,

"you are the one i want"
thats nice, looks like you like long poems.
Whats my name doing at the top though? I did not understand that.



franc,

"Missing you"
Who you dey miss self?? I'm kidding nice one.

@ Nilla
I see you're the type that serve the best wine last.
That was a very nice poetic tribute.
How about an anthology of our poems on this joint?

' The very best of Nairaland '

thanks for liking my tribute .
I agree with you, we should combine all our poems.



Mukina darling,
your "a poem to steal your heart" is to die for. Simple but sweet.
So who's heart are you stealing

wow!my king noo
and wats with the dance floor
i'll shoot the two of youwhere's esly?

meanwhile i already gave you my word, i ain't after the king. so pls dont shoot

saintsam:

I think I should have stumbled over this thread long ago.I so much love u guys. keep the poetic world alive.

everyone here is feeling that too.
I absolutely love your "I am an African" poem. _{love anything that has to praise, or give hope to Nigeria & Africans}



Genial,

@ Nilla. . .

Well, bless your noble heart.

Shall we open the dance floor?

i don't feel like being beheaded on orders of the queen today 
but if your refering to the competition. yes.

your "My Father" poem is nice. As usual i know i'd have known it was your poem without seeing your name.

mac,

@Genial: You coolashellmaketheladiesfeelgoodsonofagun.

lol

@Nilla: The best judge I ever had.

A happy judge gives good points. keep making the judge happy.

@The ladies unwooed: Bring your friends and family, we got enough guys in here to make y'all feel good. Y'all are just too beautiful, we're still searchin' for the rightest words.

lol. rightest words indeed  .

Franc, I am looking forward to read whatever it is you are writing for me! Thanks in advance.

Saintsam, I too love your poem called "I am an African". Beautiful!

make una dey waste time romancing the store there, i dey do my own for yonder. there is more to getting a lady than all that lie.

@odeku: whatever

Odeku:

make una dey waste time romancing the store there, i dey do my own for yonder. there is more to getting a lady than all that lie.

spoilsport like you.
If you dont want to appreciate or understand them byeeeeeeeeee

i more poem then I REST MY CASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY STAR
When God created heaven
and he placed those stars above
I knew right then the star I'd choose
would fill my life with love.

The greatest gift bestowed to me
is the best recieved by far
Cuz that's the day I met you Babe,
and realized that you're my star.

I can't forecast what life will hold
but there is one thing I know
That if we keep it watered well
our plant of love will grow.

The greatest gift bestowed to me
is the best recieved by far
Cuz that's the day I met you Babe,
and realized that you're my star.

You will always be the brightest star
in the heavens of my heart
and I won't despair when dark clouds near
for my star shines through the dark.

you are the greatest and happiest thing
that have ever happened to me.MY STAR. frm ''DENNYLUV''

you and this your moth na Gd go save you, how I go appriciate when person dey lie say i be moon, i be star, i be light, na which kind yeye lie be that.  abeg tell me wuz up, me i no get time for romancing the stone.

all dem people dey compete so tell ask them wash your car, wash your clothes and on top of that cook you dinner and make wee see wetting hamatan do.  stop all that lie show me the real deal.