Odubo Ukam

Joined May 2023

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I am a poet, I mix my words as much as I want to pass my heart out to my readers

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The Size Of My Life Was My Life
The vastness of my life was my life. Its soul was the size of a soul, and its rooms were the size of rooms. Mitochondria buzzed in the backdrop, with the sun, clouds, snow, and planets and star transits visible above.
By Odubo Ukam15 days ago in Poets
Pansies in the Wilderness
Born from an unexpected journey, I emerged from the depths of a blue jay’s flight, catapulted into a meadow without a sense of direction. Swallowed in haste, I was a seed, a glimpse of my homeland caught in the bird’s gaze as I basked in the warmth of the sun. Fleetingly, I called her Mother, only to pass through her throat like a specter.
By Odubo Ukam15 days ago in Poets
My watch begins
As I take this desirous step towards achieving the evergreen goal of my youthful age. I see and fear the impending hindrances which I might encounter on this journey, with my best companion and love riding alongside me.
By Odubo Ukam2 months ago in Poets
No where To Hide
As it begins to rain thunderously, and the shadows of the distant clouds begin to steal the daylight away from us, I quickly search for the one whom my heart beats for.
By Odubo Ukam2 months ago in Poets
Love's Contradictions
As I continue to develop this feeling, My flat chest grows wildly in unforeseen jubilation for the best of times ahead.
By Odubo Ukam2 months ago in Poets
My Heart
My life is full of grace and my heart is whole when I'm with you. I'm tied to you forever, body and soul. Your touch, as calming as a balm,
By Odubo Ukam2 months ago in Poets
Finding Reasons To Smile
Our pet goldfish swam contentedly in a bowl placed on the table by the window adorned with heavy curtains. Nearby, my mother, who always wore a gentle smile and wished for our happiness, advised me to find joy in life.
By Odubo Ukam9 months ago in Poets
Grace Personified
In graceful beauty, she does stroll, Like night in skies where stars behold, A fusion of dark and bright, a whole, Within her eyes, a tale unfolds.
By Odubo Ukam9 months ago in Poets
Death is nothing at all
In the realm of life and death, a truth unfolds, When someone departs, a story goes untold. They've simply moved, to a room next door,
By Odubo Ukam9 months ago in Poets
I'll be honest.
In all honesty, today has been unusual in some ways. Sincerity dictates that I could use some holiday music and a cup of cocoa.
By Odubo Ukam10 months ago in Poets
Love can lead us wrong
We all make mistakes in life. Some are great, while others are small. But if we cross the line into wrong, we must deal with the repercussions forcefully.
By Odubo Ukam12 months ago in Poets
A Juggling Act
Relationships can turn into a tightrope walk or balancing act as we struggle to maintain them. We balance everything between work, family, friends, and one another in the hopes that we won't fumble.
By Odubo Ukam12 months ago in Poets