Behind The Jamb: The Price Of Honesty Poem by Olawale Owoeye

Behind The Jamb: The Price Of Honesty

Calmness mistaken for pride,
Honesty mistaken for love.
Just a line of truth, holds unto their hearts like the shackles that hug the wrists of 18th century slaves.

Behind the jamb of the detached door of conversation I stand,
Dazzling my teeth like the sparkle we expect from the glowing skin of sky
During the cries of heavens.

Olawale Owoeye
Monday, April 20, 2026
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