Adenike Ilupeju Poems

The conspicuous presence of the sun
makes it almost impossible to think of
the rivaling dark clouds.
Yet they come and pitch their tent.
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They don't make us like them anymore
Who know their "place"
And never overstep
They don't make us like them anymore
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I follow strong women
Women who are conscious
Women who are defiant
Women who are gay
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I know it hurts when the next thing i want to do
Is write a poem or paint
More of the former, rarely the latter.
Most importantly,
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