-Umar Farouk Adeiza

In white heat of day, it blasts
Lustrous thunderbolt, wheeling
Inside my brain, lingering planets
Rooted in cosmic-seat of minutes
Luring my spirit to glossy flares of day.

Frail synopsis, a cargo—temporary shock
Raised on tides of hues,
Slumped in tombs of glow,
Beat back through minutes,
Whispered back by reason,
Weird jungle melody, body notes
Smashing through—not strange.

Lewd scarlet flowers plucking
Alchemy from the ground.
Sun-drenched customs, led by a rosy plant,
Fondled by dark maidens
With sunset eyes,
White robes,
Eyes that blink,
Chanting maiden songs
Of an old forgotten love in darkness,
sunless spots, where images are entombed,
Burnt in eyes of panthers.

Apparently wise, i resist this dream,
Unripe wails embrace my sleep.

Umar Farouk Adeiza, also known as Mr Khyroo, is a captivating poet, photographer and storyteller whose enigmatic words paint surreal images. A true iconoclast and Bohemian at heart, Umar finds solace in the embrace of nature, which inspires his unique brand of poetry. As the founder of Kaduna Poetry Hub, a thriving literary society in Kaduna,he has performed poetry at kaduna books and arts festival 2022, 2024,and other notable places within Nigeria. Umar has dedicated himself to fostering a vibrant poetic community. Through his fearless organization of poetry events and plays, he has created platforms for artists to showcase their talent and share their stories with the world. Umar’s passion for the environment and its conservation shines through his work, as he believes that through the arts, we have the power to make positive change within our communities. Prepare to be whisked away on a surreal journey as you dive into the profound and thought-provoking world of Mr Khyroo.