-Umar Farouk Adeiza

I neatly aligned my grief in
the pages of yesterday’s paper
appointing each headline its
appropriate slot in block style,

Silently following tragic
bygones entombed in my mind.
The earth is not some displaced universal
sport,
The moon is still 384,400 km away from my house,
In the fictitious kingdom, the polished wimp became the somber oppressor.

My trade is not with the confused
guardians of tragic histories,
Applicants of prove,
hangmen on necks of past sorrows.

Grief came adorned like
thoughtful reflections on a voyage.
Yes, i have searched the chambers
of the sun in hot dry days.

Yes, i brawled those
shapeless combat.
Still they remained incomplete,
Some nights i desired myself
the unknown.

The ruins are vocalised daily
at the burial of the wordsmith;
The returned spirit is cloaked in
the scent of freedom.

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.