Abayomi Ogunniyi

Abayomi Ogunniyi says of his poetry: “My love for poetry is very strong, whereby i consider it a page of my life. I am aspiring to create positive values as a poet to my world.” He lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Red Society: Poems by Abayomi Ogunniyi

Poetry Abayomi Ogunniyi - September 19, 2016

Confession of an Unknown Lover: Poems by Abayomi Ogunniyi

Poetry Abayomi Ogunniyi - August 22, 2016

The Eagle: Poems by Abayomi Ogunniyi

Poetry Abayomi Ogunniyi - July 26, 2016

A Community of Strangers: Poems by Abayomi Ogunniyi

Poetry Abayomi Ogunniyi - July 11, 2016

Rapture: Two Poems by Abayomi Ogunniyi

Poetry Abayomi Ogunniyi - June 13, 2016

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