Oluwagbenga Abiola
Member Since: 11 months ago
NOW THAT AI WRITES
"Now That AI Writes" Now that AI writes, everyone is a poet, even those who never knew the weight of a blank page. Words come easy, just a prompt and click. No sweat. No soul. Just noise in a fancy font. They write like thunder without a storm, loud and proud, but nothing warms. Real writers once bled ink, fought with silence, waited for truth like farmers wait for rain. Now the clueless lead the stage, chained to trends, crowned by likes, a crowd that cheers the echo, not the voice. But...
"You and I Won't Fight"
“You and I Won’t Fight” You and I won’t fight. We are the silence trained from birth, Obedient to chains we now call peace. Suffering is our freedom, We hug pain like a childhood friend. When light comes, we turn our backs, For darkness is familiar, And familiarity feels like safety. Our owners wear agbada and smiles, Drinking palmwine with our future. If we ever raise a voice, They'll serve our blood on their plates, Toast to it with laughter, And call it progress. We can’t win....
In the end....
In the end... there's no winner. We fight. We part. We look for each other’s downfall , as if breaking someone else makes us whole. We talk to others, All in the name of self-defense. Trying hard to be “the good one,” No matter what. Let everyone think I’m the good guy... even if I’m not. And when your enemies die… one part of you is happy. You mourn... but deep inside, there’s a quiet celebration. Not of life but of victory. Life goes on. The family cries, but the world doesn...
Why Do We Hate Helping Ourselves Rise?
Why Do We Hate Helping Ourselves Rise? Why do we hate to help ourselves rise? Why does your success feel like my failure? Why do we only cheer when the one rising is far enough to not threaten us? We say “I’m proud of you” But whisper “he thinks he’s better than us.” We want the light, But hate the one who dares to shine first. We want change, But sabotage the one who dares to lead it. When someone tries to build, We mock, We doubt, We drag. We ask, “Who does he think he is?...
A captured city
Lagos: A Captured City The local government elections in Lagos are just weeks away. But don’t be fooled—there’s no competition here. One party owns it all. Lagos is a one-party state—not by choice, but by force. A chairman will emerge, not through truth but through lies wrapped in colourful banners and noise. After his "victory," there will be celebration—not by the people, but by those waiting to feast on our collective pain. He’ll sit on that chair—not to serve, but to siphon. ...
I hate the statement: "I showed My Manliness when I Lost My parents"
I Hate the Statement: “I Showed My Manliness When I Lost My Parents” I remember sitting with some folks, listening to them talk about the pain of losing their parents. Some shared stories about the unimaginable sacrifices their parents made—working multiple jobs, going hungry so their kids could eat, walking miles just to send them to school. These weren’t just parents; they were warriors, miracle workers, human shields. And yet, in the middle of all that deep reflection, someone alway...
Thr Serpent wore our skin
The Serpent Wore Our Skin They say it was a serpent… Slick-tongued. Sharp-eyed. Crawling through paradise like it owned the truth. But listen What if the serpent was never a snake? What if it never needed scales, Never needed a forked tongue… Because it had us? What if the hiss came from human lips? What if the first lie Wasn’t whispered by the devil, But spoken by a man To himself, And believed it? We talk like evil is foreign, Like darkness comes from “out there,” Like the Dev...
I FEAR MAN
I Fear Man I fear man the shadow in daylight, smiling with lips that drip honey while the heart brews poison in silence. He plays politics like chess on burning ground, pawns of truth sacrificed for crowns of lies. He reaps fields he never touched, plants debts where trust once bloomed. I fear his envy , a quiet serpent curling in the ribcage, whispering murder into the ear of kin, until blood becomes cheaper than pride. I fear the patience of Heaven, how long the wicked are granted breat...
REVIVAL STARTS WITH US
Revival starts with us They blame God... Point fingers to the sky like He dropped the ball— Like He ghosted Earth and left us to crawl. But nah… We walked. Walked right past the warnings, Right past the light, Built towers on lies, Then cursed the night. God is not absent. We muted His voice. Turned down the volume— By choice. We got riots in the streets, Lust in the air, Addiction in our homes, And truth? Rare. Homosexuality, murder, rape— Our hearts reshape what God won’t fake. W...
DO ME SUB
Do Me Sub In this land where dawns bleed kobo and dusk eats hope, Where dreams wear wrappers of holes and rope, I send a whisper through WhatsApp air— "Do me sub," my digital prayer. My stomach grumbles louder than my voice, But MTN bars give me no choice. No bread to toast, no oil to fry, Yet I tweet with tears, my throat bone-dry. Naija sun scorches pockets like wild flame, SAPA’s anthem—hunger with no shame. We hustle likes and beg with grace, Smiling through pain with a screenshot f...
FRACTURED INNOCENCE
Fractured Innocence The weight of false accusations suffocates me, a slow-motion avalanche that buries my truth beneath a mountain of deceit. Every word a surgical strike, every glance a judgmental verdict, I'm a casualty of assumption, a prisoner of doubt, locked in a cell of suspicion. In the court of public opinion, I'm tried and convicted without evidence, my character assassinated, my name a synonym for shame and incompetence. Oh, the thrill of speculation! The joy of jumping to conclusio...
WHO DO WE CRY TO?
WHO DO WE CRY TO? Who do we cry to, when democracy's a sham? A monarchy in disguise, with totalitarian hands that slam The voices of the people, silenced and still As sycophants reign supreme, with lies that chill We're lost in a sea of hopelessness, with no shore in sight Our opinions, mere whispers, in the dark of night Arguments on politics, a waste of breath, it seems As the powers that be, dictate our dreams What's right is wrong, and what's wrong is right In this twisted game of power,...
AMBULANCE
"Ambulance" With sirens keening, lights aflame, A lifeline hurtles, swift and unashamed, The ambulance thunders, a guardian true, To rescue the fragile thread of life anew. Like messengers of mercy, the paramedics descend, With skilled hands and compassionate hearts that mend, They coax the flickering sparks of life to glow, And guide the wounded soul back to the world below. But sometimes, despite the frantic pace, The ambulance arrives too late, a heartbreaking space, Where death has alread...
The Night is around the corner
"The Night is Around the Corner" In life's fragile, flickering flame, The night, a stealthy thief, creeps silently to claim. With whispered breath, she steals the light of day, And in her darkening grasp, our loved ones fade away. Like golden petals, delicate and bright, They rustle, then are swept into endless night. Their laughter echoes still, a haunting, ghostly refrain, As we, who remain, are left to weep, and love in vain. Oh, cruel night, how you snatch our treasures from our sight, Le...
What if?
"What If?" What if sorrow's dark wings never descended upon my door? What if grief's heavy chains never bound my soul to the floor? What if tears of anguish never fell like autumn's relentless rain? Would my heart still be whole, or would it have remained in vain? What if fate's cruel hand never snatched away loved ones dear? Would their laughter still echo, their smiles still banish every fear? What if memories of joy never faded like the morning dew? Would my life be a canvas of vibrant hues...
Can I ask you a question?
Can I Ask You a Question? Can I ask you, Akanke, why you harbor so much pain? Is it because Alao's words cut deep, and left a lasting stain? Can I ask you, Ashabi, why you hide behind a mask? Is it because Tunde's laughter made you feel like you didn't belong in the task? Can I ask you, Bukola, why you're haunted by the ghosts of your past? Is it because you're afraid to face the truth, and let love forever last? Can I ask you, Kehinde, why you're trapped in a cycle of hate? Is it because you'...
I Haven't Written Anything In A while, Are You Happy Now?
"I haven't written anything in a while, are you happy now?" Silence, a shroud that wraps around my mind A barren landscape, where words once left behind The muse, a mistress, who's lost her gentle touch Leaving me with nothing, but a hollow, gnawing clutch Are you happy, now that my pen lies still? Do you rejoice, in the emptiness that chills? Or do you weep, for the words that could have been? For the stories untold, and the dreams unseen? My mind, a maze, where thoughts once danced and pla...
"How time flies"
"How time flies" Time, a thief in the night, steals moments away Leaving us with memories, that fade like yesterday We grasp and cling, but it slips through our hands Like sand in an hourglass, lost in the shifting sands We mark the passage, with birthdays and tears With laughter and love, and all the passing years But time, a sly trickster, plays hide and seek Leaving us wondering, where did the moments sneak? We try to hold on, but it's like grasping air Time keeps on moving, without a sing...
A Soldier
"A Soldier" A soldier is not just a man in uniform gray, With guns and grenades, and a heroic way. A soldier is a mother, who lays down her life, For the tiny humans, who cling to her strife. She fights the battles, of tantrums and tears, Of sleepless nights, and endless fears. She charges into the fray, with a fierce cry, "Who needs sleep, when there's a diaper to dry?" A soldier is a memory, that stands guard in our mind, A sentinel of the past, that refuses to be left behind. It fights the...
Laugh and Share
Laugh and Share Oh, share my skits, dear friends, and spread the word around, Before my fame arrives, with its trumpet sound. Be the cool kid who knew me before I was cool, A hipster who discovered me, like a trendy cafe rule. My fame is a hungry beast, devouring all in sight, Feed it with shares and likes, and watch it grow with delight. I'll owe you one, or a million, for helping me on my way, Just don't ask me to do chores, I'll be too busy being famous each day. You'll be part of a secret...
I HATE YOU
"I Hate You" You saunter into the room, a vision of perfection, A masterpiece of elegance, a work of art in every direction. Your smile, a radiant sunrise, illuminates the space, While I'm left to wallow in the shadows, a dull, forgotten face. Your laughter, a melodic symphony, echoes through the air, As I seethe with envy, my heart a cauldron of bitter care. Your success, a towering monument, casts a long, ominous shade, Reminding me of my own failures, my dreams forever delayed. Oh, how I a...
A Peaceful Refuge
A Peaceful refuge In the quiet hours, when darkness fades And morning light creeps over the hills The world awakens, slow and still And for a moment, all is calm and deep Like a river's flow, life's currents slow And in the shallows, reflections glow The beauty of the world, in all its forms Is revealed in peace, like a gentle storm In this stillness, the heart finds its home A place of refuge, where love is grown The noise of the world, it fades away And in the silence, peace comes to stay ...
What is man that thou are mindful of
What is man that thou are mindful of? "Oh, Eternal One, Sovereign of the Cosmos, What is mortal man, that You are mindful of him? A fleeting whisper in the winds of time, A momentary flicker in the grand tapestry of eternity. And yet, You, the Omnipotent, the All-Knowing, Condescend to consider him, to cherish and to hold him dear. You, who fashioned the firmament, who commanded the sun to shine, Who breathed life into the nostrils of Adam, and formed Eve from his side. You, who are the Auth...
SPARK OF SURVIVAL
Chapter 4: The Shadow in the Night The sun had long since dipped below the horizon, casting a dark and foreboding shadow over the land. The tribe huddled together, their eyes fixed on the fire that crackled and spat in the center of their camp. Akira's discovery of the mysterious liquid had given them a newfound sense of hope, but they knew that they were far from safe. As they sat there, listening to the distant howling of wolves, a sense of unease began to creep over them. It started as a fa...
If I could trade the world for you
If I could trade everything I achieved in 2024 Tears fall like the evening rain As I whisper your name If I could trade it all away Every achievement, every step of the way All the triumphs, all the fame I'd give it up, I'd bear the shame To see your smile, to hear your voice To feel your love, your guiding choice 2024's accomplishments, they mean nothing to me Compared to the memories, the laughter, the glee We shared in times past, in moments so dear If only I could turn back the year But ...
SPARK OF SURVIVAL
SPARK OF SURVIVAL Chapter 3: The Dawn of Discovery As the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, the tribe stirred from their slumber, their eyes bleary from the previous night's excitement. The discovery of fire had left them all in a state of wonder, and the promise of a new day brought with it the thrill of possibility. The air was crisp and cool, filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers, and the tribe's spirits were high as they set about exploring the secrets that fire hel...
SPARK OF SURVIVAL
Chapter 2: The Accidental Discovery The stormy night was a living nightmare. The winds howled like a chorus of banshees, and the lightning flashed like a malevolent deity. Kanaq's tribe huddled together, seeking comfort in each other's presence. As they waited for the storm to pass, Kanaq's mate, Akira, grew restless. She stood up, her eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of danger. As she moved, her foot knocked against a loose stone. The stone rolled down the hillside, coming to rest aga...
SPARK OF SURVIVAL
SPARK OF SURVIVAL Chapter 1: The Darkness Before Dawn The sun had long since dipped below the horizon, casting a dark and foreboding shadow over the land. The air was crisp and cool, filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers and the distant howl of a lonely wolf. A small tribe of early humans huddled together, seeking comfort and safety in each other's presence. They had spent the day foraging for food and gathering firewood, but now they were forced to rely on the faint light of t...
WHAT IS HAPPY ENDING?
What is Happy ending? In twilight's hush, where shadows dance and play, I ponder on the notion of a happy ending's sway, A concept oft-romanticized, in tales of old and new, But what lies beyond the façade, of this elusive, coveted truth? Is it a destination, a finale, a last, lingering breath? Or is it a journey, a path unwinding, through life's turbulent death? Is it a feeling, a fleeting high, a moment's peace, a lifetime's sigh? Or is it a choice, a perspective, a lens through which we vi...
A Lament for irreparable harm
"A Lament for Irreparable Harm" In darkened realms, where shadows lurk and creep, Evil's presence festers, a wound that will not sleep. Hatred's venom spreads, a stain that will not fade, Leaving scars that time cannot erase, nor tears invade. Murder's cruel hand has torn apart and slain, Lives shattered, futures lost, and hearts left to remain. The echoes of sorrow, a haunting, mournful refrain, As justice falters, and the guilty escape the strain. Tyranny's iron grip has crushed the weak an...
A Lament for irreparable harm
"A Lament for Irreparable Harm" In darkened realms, where shadows lurk and creep, Evil's presence festers, a wound that will not sleep. Hatred's venom spreads, a stain that will not fade, Leaving scars that time cannot erase, nor tears invade. Murder's cruel hand has torn apart and slain, Lives shattered, futures lost, and hearts left to remain. The echoes of sorrow, a haunting, mournful refrain, As justice falters, and the guilty escape the strain. Tyranny's iron grip has crushed the weak an...
Nigeria's Silent Killer
Nigeria’s Silent Killer Corruption, a malevolent monarch, reigns supreme over Nigeria's landscape. Its dark presence seeps into every pore of the nation, infecting every stratum, every institution, and every soul. With tentacles of greed and deception, Corruption ensnares its victims, slowly suffocating the life out of them. Its venomous fangs inject a toxic cocktail of bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism, rendering its hosts helpless and dependent. In the streets, Corruption masquerades as...
Tears Of Gold
"Tears of Gold" In Nigeria's delta, where rivers flow, A legacy of pain, forever grows. The tears of gold, shed for our past, Echoes of colonialism, forever last. From Soweto's streets to Congo's mines, Our ancestors' blood, forever entwines. In Ghana's forts, where slaves were sold, Our stories hidden, our voices cold. In Rwanda's hills, where genocide reigns, Tears of gold, forever stain. In South Africa's townships, where freedom's call, Echoes of Mandela, forever stand tall. In Ethiopia'...
The barking dog's lament
"The Barking Dog's Lament" A canine chorus, shrill and cold, Echoes through the streets, young and old, A symphony of envy's sting, As I rise, their discontent takes wing. With every step, their yelps resound, A cacophony of jealousy profound, Their tails once wagging, now hung low, As my success makes their hearts grow slow. Like autumn leaves, their pride withers away, As I bloom, radiant, in the fray, Their snarls and growls, a futile cry, Against the tide of my ascending sky. Their e...
Mining for pennies
"Mining for Pennies" In cyberspace, a promise was made, Hamster Kombat, a crypto trade, Mine and earn, with ease and speed, Fortunes awaited, or so they said. But launch day came, and dreams were crushed, The payout trickled, like a rusty hush, A fraction of hopes, a meager share, Left investors stunned, with empty air. Like a balloon that lost its air, Hamster Kombat's promise was beyond repair, The crypto rush turned to dismay, As wallets remained empty, day by day. The hamster's wheel...
If love was a person
"If Love was a man" If love was a man, he'd be kind and true, With eyes that shine like the morning dew, He'd walk with gentle steps, and a heart so light, Spreading warmth and joy, banishing the night. His touch would heal the deepest wounds, And soothe the soul's most hidden grounds, His voice would whisper sweet melodies, And calm the fiercest of life's symphonies. He'd be a warrior, fighting for what's right, Protecting hearts, and holding tight, Through every storm, he'd stand as a shi...
"Partners in Defiance: A Tale of Woe"
"Partners in Defiance: A Tale of Woe" In twilight's hush, where shadows play, Two rebels conspired, in a secret way. Their whispers wove, a web of deceit, As they schemed against, the light of what's right. With hearts afire, and souls so bright, They forged an alliance, in the dark of night. Their bond was strong, their will unbroken, Together they vowed, to leave the truth unspoken. But like a serpent, their gossip did creep, Poisoning minds, and hearts that did keep. Their words, a wildfir...
Yearning for you
"Yearning for you" In the echoes of memories, I hear your gentle voice Whispers of wisdom, a heartfelt, soulful choice To survive, to thrive, to face each new day Though your physical presence has faded away Your nickname for me, "AB", a term of endearment true Now a distant memory, a bittersweet reminder of you Only you called me that, with a love so pure and kind Now, in your absence, it's a heartache to leave behind Every step I take, a journey through the pain Finding solace in memories, ...
A Bond of Buffoonery
"A Bond of Buffoonery" Two souls, so vacant, like empty space Collided in folly, a wretched embrace United in idiocy, a perfect pair Against a common foe, they joined in despair Their minds, a maze, of meaningless thought A jumble of nonsense, forever caught In a cycle of stupidity, they spin and sway Like puppets on strings, in a foolish display Their words, a jargon, of hollow sound A cacophony of nonsense, echoing all around Their actions, a farce, a comedy of errors A pathetic spectacle, ...
