Seyi Ojenike

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Seyi Ojenike Biography

Abdul Quadr Oluwaseyifunmi Ojenike, a Nigerian poet and playwright known by his pen name Seyi Ojenike, is a passionate wordsmith with a talent for poetry. Inspired during a summer school program in Festac Town, his love for writing was nurtured by his teacher's encouragement. Graduating secondary school as the top student in multiple subjects, Seyi pursued a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Security Studies after briefly studying law. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in English Language, Seyi draws inspiration from literary giants like Wole Soyinka and Niyi Osundare. With a burning desire to contribute to the literary landscape, Seyi aspires to earn a PhD in English Literature and be opportune to contribute to academia by teaching in the English Department of one of Nigeria's prestigious universities.)

The Best Poem Of Seyi Ojenike

The Children Of The Spirits

The village mourns the loss of a child,
Taken by the spirits to their realm wild,
Where they roam free and run free and wild.

But sometimes they return to the earth's mild,
As spirit children, pure and undefiled,
The village mourns the loss of a child.

They come to live among us for a while,
And bring with them blessings that are piled,
Where they roam free and run free and wild.

Their laughter and play, so unrestrained,
Bring joy to the hearts that have been pained,
The village mourns the loss of a child.

But when the spirits come to claim their child,
They must return to the realm they once defiled,
Where they roam free and run free and wild.

Yet we know they'll come back again,
As spirit children, pure and without stain,
The village mourns the loss of a child,
Where they roam free and run free and wild.

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