This poem has been with me since 12 years ago and reading it continually brings fresh perspective – When I read it in my undergrad days, I thought of how much people read and still fail; when I read it during my job hunting days, it consoled me whenever I failed an aptitude test or interview; …
Category Archive: Jokes and Poems
Aug
15
NIGERIAN YOUNG MEN NEED HELP!
So many relatives, friends and acquaintances have asked me time and time again; “why I left my lucrative job and career, to chase a world of the unknown; a world where there are more failures than success; a world that seems like a pipe dream; a world where only the fittest and the street smart …
Jul
17
WHO’S CHILD ARE U?
Wistfulness, nostalgia and reminiscence; these are feelings that filled my soul as I read the poem below. The author of the poem (who enjoys being called Kim) was a member of POeT Team back in the days of Obafemi Awolowo University. She creatively weaved this poem with such depth that leaves any human heart very …
Jun
13
MY WIFE, MY LIFE
As a choice begins with a voice Either for good or for crude A path of life is defined To make our future refined As our stride leads to our bride We begin to review our pride Compromising and synergizing We know we are in for a ride  We learn, we earn, and we …







