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Author - Akeem Oyalowo

A poet. An Arsenal fan. A Muslim. I am brand crazy. An extremely Nigerian Nigerian. I live for laughter and love.

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Mothers of Sorrow: Poems by Akeem Oyalowo

February 16, 2007
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HE LEFT CLUTCHING the ear that hears will run and hide the heart that beats will desert the streets the sidewalk of hawkers also hears the trumpet and...

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