Tag: East London poetry
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Rose Gold Petals by Eli Oko
You are like rose gold petals you fall on to grounds of milk you grow wings and fly into skies of candy floss you are the edibles we write about you are the fresh pastures we farm you keep the forests blooming you need nothing but water and sunlight you are the reason why we keep…
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To My Silent Readers
Dear Silent Readers, I am sorry I am calling you out, I am sorry there is no more hiding my frustration I can not control these words from my mouth. I feel you silently build me up, you grow me with your tranquil waters, however lately I have been experiencing the stormy weathers with downpours and…
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I’m Max by Eli Oko
I watch the sunset rise And sleep in eyes I yawn and start my day I wait around for my favourite sounds And then allow the scent to lead the way There’s nothing like breakfast Like a meal to set you off Nothing like having someone Who prepares it with so much love It’s leg…
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Obsessive Desire by Eli Oko
Paying attention to how much I was spending yet still spent £2 over I need to pay more attention to the meals I have I was sitting down cowering over my own thoughts and my belly was hanging over my thighs and I thought I have to pay more attention to the meals I have…
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Safe Haven by Eli Oko
Please Let me be your safe haven That place made for escaping The distant location Something like a vacation But closer to the answer you been asking for, for ages It’s not green grass but it grows fast And the fresh plants can be eaten You won’t travel to survive once you’re staring into my…
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Unpaid Dues by Eli Oko
Staring at blank pages I wonder how to start writing the words I feel I think that maybe I should return when the voices chill I can hear them again so clear they begin and don’t end unless I answer They remind me of my unpaid dues we’re like unfazed youths planning to run ways,…
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Vocals by Eli Oko
I have only the sound of my words to identify my thoughts and intentions I hate that I can express the thoughts on my mind Through a method more divine I guess the main thing I am looking for is an intervention I hear the questions how and why as if we’ve been questioning for…
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Still My Friend by Eli Oko & Nika Taite (Collaborative poetry)
Written By Nika Taite / Written By Eli Oko I’m starting this note from the beginning to the end of our days Maybe a friendship to you was just a mere passing phase I hope you know why I’m doing this I hope you understand and comprehend I hope you know that in my mind…
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That’s Fine by Eli Oko
Can I highlight the fine line between the plain truths and white lies Things are not always black and white guys Mothers have powers, anything lost they can find It’s the power within, like an owl with their eyes Despite through the high times Mothers are not always right guys and that’s fine. Fathers can…
Another Fly On The Wall 