Ofem Ubi

Ask A Black Man

July 4 2018 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry

photocredit- pinterest Ask a black man the color of the sun and he’ll tell you it’s golden. He’ll tell you that the stars have a light switch and his melanin eyes regulate their intensity. He’ll tell you that the sky is a symphony of colors, synonymous...

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Facial

July 2 2018 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry

photocredit- pinterest Your face retains beauty like clay does water. It sits like a bird on a tree branch, whistling across the hinterlands in search for anyone listening to the melody it pours out. It looks like drizzling rain, sliding down from cocoyam...

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Keep Them Safe

July 1 2018 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry

photocredit- pinterest For black boys who became premature men with backs that became trunks to carry responsibilities until they slouched. For mothers who have forgotten how to walk because of bended knees so much walking seems like a myth. For prayer...

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Strength

July 1 2018 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #fforfemale

photocredit- pinterest The sun never refuses to shine, the moon never refuses to shed light. The rain never refuses to pour down pieces of itself, why do you refuse to shine? Do not shelf your body into a box of shame and regrets. If you destroy this...

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