Ofem Ubi

Tell The Pulpit

September 3 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Walk, walk closer A bit closer HE said Stare steady What do you see HE asked me And I stared steady like HE asked me As my tongue lost strength to speak My eyes squinting Too fearful to behold the night in what it witnessed I told HIM I saw something...

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Smiles And Pairs

September 3 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi

When she hands you a pair of smile Warm;cheek fitted Graceful like the eyes of a child born in a manger You'll remain in awe Carried away by the breeze eloping from the space in her front teeth Getting lost in the thoughts of how much you look like a...

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All Said And Done

September 3 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry

When the heat heightens And my lips inherit the taste of poison When our kisses transform from berry to vinegar And my pocket becomes a basket When our love suffers crucifixion And our eyes bleed persecution When your smile begins to frown And the warmth...

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Teach Her These Things

September 3 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Teach her these things Tell her about mistakes Tell her that life is a song we only sing once And most great songs had a bad draft at the beginning Tell her every lyric is important from start to ending And she could always pick up her lines no matter...

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Teach Her These Things

September 3 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Teach her to be independent To be self-sustaining Creative enough to earn her own income Teach her to be versatile And alert to grab opportunities when she sees any Tell her that the bag and shoes must not always fit in color And too much contour makes...

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Teach Her These Things

September 2 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Teach her these things Teach her about relationships Tell her she could also sponsor date nights and sit outs If doesn't suggest that she's rich or cocky It just proves that she enjoys his company And it's no wrong to make the first text or call It doesn't...

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Teach Her These Things

September 2 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Teach her these things Teach her about submissiveness Tell her she could get all the degrees and still be humble And though it's not a subject they teach in schoolExperience and nature will do justice to that Tell her not to be scared of men And not to...

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Teach Her These Things

September 2 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Teach her these things Teach her about boys/menTell her all are not the same Except she's tasted them all Tell her they're stormshields And winning their hearts this days goes beyond food and sex It now lays between character and skillfulness Tell her...

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Teach Her These Things

September 2 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #Lecture, #BlackPower

Teach her these things Teach her to aspire To set her eyes on gold For being female is no excuse to stay mediocre Teach her to dream And let her know that marriage is no ultimate achievement Else she'll end up at home with chores tied to her neck Tell...

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Teach Her These Things

September 2 2017 , Written by Ofem Ubi Published on #poetry, #BlackPower, #Lecture

Teach her these things Teach her about composure Tell her that carriage is not pride And she should learn to distinguish between both carefully Tell her that carriage offers respect And keeps certain nuisance at arm's length Tell her a boy's upper leg...