"Distances," the companion piece of "Silent Sisters," was written in 1964 in the same objective style as "Silent Sisters." It is perhaps Okigbo's most personal poem. Its occasion was the poet's surgery under general anesthesia for nasal congestion. But Okigbo uses the Poem to recall his death during Charm bracelet the personal crisis of 1956-58 and his slow and painful resurrection over a long period of time to become his true self again. For our present purposes, however, it is sufficien... Read More

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Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you.
But the roses are wilting, the violets are dead, the sugar bowl's empty and so is your head.

Oh loving beauty you float with grace
If only you could hide your face

Kind, intelligent, loving and hot;
This describes everything you are not

I want to feel your sweet embrace
But don't take that paper bag off of your face

I love your smile, your face, and... Read More

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Bolo Shundori Tomar Naam Ta Ki
Tomake Nithay Ami Achechi
Akon Ar Kono Kadha Nai
Khubi Bhalobashi

Tumai Ki BhaloBasho
Chumki Diay Ektu Hacho
Nupur Pore Achthe Nacho
Amar Jonno

Surjo Otar Pore Pore
Buk Ta Amar Nore Nore
Tomak Na Pele Amar Pache
Choker Pani Poray Jhore Jhore

Joshna Rate..Akla Ghore
Tomar Muk Ta Utay Pore
Mon Ta Amar Jore Bole
Amar Bhalobasha Konkhanay

Tumi Na Shate Thakle
Bhore Jai Din Raatay... Read More

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