Eyes Of The Earth: Osundare's Romance With Nature

 

What is the usefulness of poetry? Does poetry perform any function? Could it be that poetry does more viewing the society through a critical lens? Does poetry alter thoughts and worldviews? Does poetry connect broken cultures?  These plethora of questions, and many more, is easily answered through the reading of Niyi Osundare's eyes of the earth. This compilation of poem showcases the beauty of Yoruba rustic traditional life. 

The Enduring Catastrophe

The survival chant,
grows louder louder,
growls of the masses are
roar of hungry lions.

Poem Of The Day: Cry Of Birth By J.P Clark

An echo of childhood stalks before me
like evening shadows on the earth,
rolling back into piquant memory
the anguished cry of my birth;

Poem Of The Day: Hymn To The Sun

The fearful night sinks
Trembling into the depth
before your lightening eyes