Download or read book Everybody Don Kolomental written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope is Not Far Away… Everybody Don Kolomental is a collection of poems that deal with everyday universal struggles. Tolu’ peddles hope to the lost and hopeless and pulls at the emotional strings of the heart in this collection of heartfelt poems. The collection mirrors life through the eyes of a deep-thinker and wordsmith. Poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi knows the gravity of mental health struggles and uses his words as a soothing balm to heal readers of this collection. In the poem titled ‘Hope is not Far Away’, he writes: “Who will tell Okikiola that hope is not far away? Its ship docked in the home of Akinyele before his candle was blown out and his flailing dreams were a shipwreck. Who will tell Okikiola this is not the last straw? These wind gusts would give way for the calming sea.” Whether you’re in need of calm after the storm, therapy, healing, or to view everyday struggles from the lens of a veteran poet, this collection is for you.
Download or read book Dead Cats Don t Meow written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dead Cats Don’t Meow urges its readers not to waste their ninth life…the author of the collection of poetic wisdom for the discerning adds his third compendium of poems to the bookshelves alongside Dead Lions Don’t Roar and Dead Dogs Don’t Bark. Tolu A. Akinyemi, renowned poet, author and performer, brings to us Dead Cats Don’t Meow, a metrical masterpiece which invokes love and respect for life with every word. Each poem examines a part of life, a sensation, a reaction, or an emotion. Beautifully written…individually, the verses breathe their own beat, whilst the collection knits together perfectly to present an idyllic collection to attain innate potential. “Don’t waste the ninth life! Don’t miss the chance to add this rare compendium of poetic wisdom to your bookshelf today!"
Download or read book Dead Dogs Don t Bark written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dead Dogs Don’t Bark is the second poetry collection from the acclaimed author Tolu’ A. Akinyemi. With a similar tone and style to Dead Lions Don’t Roar (Tolu’s first poetry collection), this follow-up masterpiece is nothing short of pure motivation. The poems cover a range of topics that many in life are aware of, that the author himself has experienced, and that we all, whatever our age, need support in. Beautifully written, the poems speak volumes to all age groups as they encourage finding your inner talent and celebrating your individuality and distinct voice. The poetry collection contains didactic elements for negating the effects of peer pressure and criminality, along with many other forces. Also covering mental health, relationships, career focus, and general life issues, the poetry is, in turn, bittersweet, amusing and thought-provoking.
Download or read book A god in a Human Body written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolu’ A. Akinyemi is a philosopher-poet and a deep thinker, and his journey into the realm of the spiritual would leave readers in awe. A god in a human body is Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s ninth poetry collection. This collection is a meditation on the fleeting nature of human life. A god in a human body explores themes of spirituality, divinity and the enormous power that we possess while we traverse this earthly passage. A god in a human body will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions and its pages will leave readers craving for more.
Download or read book Born in Lockdown written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poets have always had the capability to travel inward – to create something out of the chaos of their inner world. It is why poetry is said to be cathartic, for through it, the poet eases himself of his burdens. But beyond that, poetry is also a tool for reflection. Oh, poetry cannot be stuffed into a single purpose for it is the expression of human emotions in line and verse, in styles and forms, rhymes and metres. And so, it acts has a way for the poet to transmit what he sees, thinks and feels in his inner world, those abstractions, into something tangible. Stuck at home in the loud silence inflicted by a lockdown, where does the poet turn to? What does he turn to? His inner world? Tolu’ Akinyemi’s Born in Lockdown is a collection of poetry birthed in such a traverse. The poems explore the pandemic and lockdown, and the myriad feelings, effects and reactions it birthed. The collection begins with a declaration of the poet’s utter despair: There is a pandemic in my head, raging like boiling water. There is a war in my mind, tugging at the deepest part of my soul. There is a thunderstorm in my heart, wreaking havoc like it is doomsday. At each flip of the page, you come across poems that are either personal or reflective, or poems that are querying in tone. On how the pandemic disrupts intimacy, Tolu’ wrote: Your love in my heart was innocent and untainted until COVID crept in and the veil of deceit was lifted. What’s appealing about this collection is the simplicity of Tolu’s style and the softness of his metaphors. His similes and imagery are like the vivid strokes of an artist on canvas; they’re not ambiguous. You read lines like: The silence in this house is eating me up like termites ravaging wood. This is poetry – minimalist, yet pronounced in what the poet was able to use simple words to achieve. In this collection, Tolu’ has proven himself a master of language, using words to weave moods and emotions. You oscillate between the heaviness of loneliness to the grief of a wrecked relationship to the hope of vaccines that will save the world. This collection promises you a titillating experience.
Download or read book Black Inferior written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black ≠ Inferior is a collection of poems divided into 2 parts. The first part is a collection of thematically linked poems exploring Blackness and the myriads of issues it attracts. The second part oscillates themes— talking about consent, a query of death, a celebration of love among others. In his usual stylistic, this collection deals with weighty matters like race and colourism with simple and clear language. In Black ≠ Inferior, we see Tolu’ Akinyemi reacting in response to the world, to issues that affect Black people. Here, we see a poet shedding off his burdens through his poems; hence, the beauty of this collection is in the issues it attempts to address. In this collection, Tolu’ wears a coat of many colours – he is a preacher, a prophet, a doctor and a teacher. We see Tolu’ the preacher in these lines: ‘I wish you can rise through the squalor of poverty and voices that watercolour you as under-represented. I wish you can emblaze your name in gold, and swim against every wave of hate.’ This is a collection of poems fit for the present narrative as any (Black) person who reads this collection should beam with confidence at the end. This is what the poet sets out to achieve with his oeuvre.
Download or read book Never Marry a Writer written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OH, THE WEBS WE WEAVE... For his seventh poetry collection, Tolu' has turned his attention to that old adage - no one in a writer's life may have secrets. A vibrant, human exploration of the way in which words and deeds connect all of us, and the tiniest movements which span out across continents. Tolu' writes powerfully on family, love, loss, and with a scorching curiosity for the world around us. His readers will be familiar with his inimitable style, and this latest collection does not disappoint.
Download or read book Inferno of Silence written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first collection of short stories by this multitalented author entwines everyday events that are articulated in excellent storytelling. The title story “Inferno of Silence” portrays men’s societal challenges and the unspoken truths and burdens that men bear, while “Black lives Matter” shows the first hand trauma of a man facing racism as a footballer plying his trade in Europe. Stories range from “Return Journey” where we encounter a techpreneur/ Poet/Serial Womanizer confronting consequences of his past actions, to “Blinded by Silence,” where a couple united by love must face a political upheaval changing their fortune. These are completed with stories of relationships: “Trouble in Umudike” – about family wealth and marriage; “Everybody don Kolomental” where the main character deals with mental health issues; and “In the Trap of Seers” when one’s life is on auto-reverse with the death of her confidante, her mother, as she takes us through her ordeal and journey to redemption. This is a broad and very inclusive collection.
Download or read book I am Not a Troublemaker written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chadwick has just joined a new school, and he is stung by the label of troublemaker. Will the label stick, or will he get the chance to come clean?
Download or read book I Wear Self Confidence Like a Second Skin written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-05-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matilda has been battling her fears at home and in school. Will she be able to build her self-confidence or will she crumble under the weight of her fears?
Download or read book Inferno of Silence written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first collection of short stories by this multitalented author entwines everyday events that are articulated in excellent storytelling. The title story "Inferno of Silence" portrays men's societal challenges and the unspoken truths and burdens that men bear. While "Black lives Matter" shows the firsthand trauma of a man facing racism as a footballer plying his trade in Europe. Stories range from "Return Journey" where we encounter a techpreneur/ Poet/Serial Womanizer confronting consequences of his past actions to "Blinded by Silence" where a couple united by love must face a political upheaval changing their fortune. Completed with stories of relationships: "Trouble in Umudike" - family wealth and marriage, "Everybody don Kolomental" where the main character deals with mental health issues, and "In the Trap of Seers" when one's life is on auto-reverse and with the death of her confidante, her mother as she takes us through her ordeal and journey to redemption. This is a broad and very inclusive collection.
Download or read book A Booktiful Love written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Booktiful Love is a collection of poems that deal with the entirety of human experience in its various forms. Didactically rich, the poems explore ideas ranging from love, relationships, and patriotism to marriage, morality, and many other concepts pertinent to daily living. Given its variety of themes, what unifies the poems in this collection is the simplicity and ambiguousness of language which the poet employs. The poems draw their strength from their clarity and meaning. These are poems with a purpose. Poet Tolu' A. Akinyemi didn't shy away from this fact, as he wrote in the poems "Writers" and "Write for Rights." The poet's philosophy is evident in this collection. To him, a writer is saddled with the responsibility to use his words to teach, preach, and fight for freedom. He writes: "Let's change the world, one writer at a time, Write those words till the world gets it right." Another special attribute to this collection is the poet's experimentation with words. This is clear right from the title. The poet identifies himself as a creator of words. The reader is obliged to travel into the mind of the writer in each poem, to understand how his mind works. As readers approach the end of this collection, they not only become engrossed in its didactic richness, but also will appreciate the uniqueness of the poet's style and the sense of responsibility he carries.
Download or read book Dead Lions Don t Roar written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dead Lion’s Don’t Roar is a collection of inspiring and motivating modern-day verses. Addressing many issues close to home and also many taboo subjects, the poetry is reflective of today’s struggles, and lights the way to a positive future. The uplifting book will appeal to all age groups and anyone going through change, building or enjoying a career, and facing day to day struggles. Many of the short verses will resonate with readers, leaving a sense of peace and wellbeing.
Download or read book Never Play Games with the Devil written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2019-09-08 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hear the poet as, in a succinct moment of self-adulation, he writes: “My brain thinks faster than my words can convey. My mind works magic. Can I live this life forever?” Divided into three sections, Never Play Games with the Devil showcases a poet at the height of his powers, exploring several themes in different voices. In the first section, the poet is the charismatic preacher encouraging people to Hustle, Find their Feet and Grow. He writes about the lot of Broken Men crashing under the weight of expectations; he talks about boys like Eddie and Edmund, bullied for the shape of their heads. He humorously addresses the consequence of choices in the title poem, 'Never Play Games with the Devil.' The second section secures him a seat as an activist. We see the poet tackle, in verse, despotic and undemocratic governments, marauding killer herdsmen, and the pastor who lost his voice. The poet mourns the hapless souls in the crossfire between society’s rot and the State’s insouciance. The final poems explore the basis of human relationships. The poems here deal with love, commitment, and trust. Never Play Games with the Devil is a didactic collection of poems on pertinent life issues. These poems draw their appeal from the poet’s ability to sustain a figment of thought through the entire span of each poem.
Download or read book Unravel your Hidden Gems written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel your Hidden Gems is a collection of inspirational and motivational essays from the heart of the acclaimed author, Tolu' A. Akinyemi. Released hot on the heels of Tolu's first book of poetry, Dead Lions Don't Roar, this new book is a study on Life, encouraging people to succeed at what they feel is important to their own happiness. Be it private life, business, religion, career, or relationships, each part of life is discovered. This mind-altering life manual can be read as a whole or visited in snippets for day to day inspiration. Each essay examines and highlights challenges in life and how to succeed in enjoying life with grace. A self-help study on life with a refreshing difference, the book is a totality of life's journey, reminding us we are here on a temporary basis and that it is our duty to not hide in obscurity, but to Unravel Your Hidden Gems before it is too late! Pure Inspiration!
Download or read book A God in a Human Body written by Tolu' A. Akinyemi and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolu' A. Akinyemi is a philosopher-poet and a deep thinker, and his journey into the realm of the spiritual would leave readers in awe. A god in a human body is Tolu' A. Akinyemi's ninth poetry collection. This collection is a meditation on the fleeting nature of human life. A god in a human body explores themes of spirituality, divinity and the enormous power that we possess while we traverse this earthly passage. A god in a human body will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions and its pages will leave readers craving for more.
Download or read book Lagos is Killing Me written by Oloyede Michael Taiwo and published by The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of poems covers the expanse of human experience: love, life, death… They draw you into Oloyede’s world, a world where feelings and emotions take shape and breathe life through the sorcery of words. Mastery of language is one of the grandest heights of man’s intelligence. Man, we love words, be it in stories or songs or the lyricism of poetry. This is why Oloyede’s collection of poetry is a marvel. We open its pages to see words in their most flowery form. Oloyede has a witty sense of style and he bends words to sooth his own meaning like a master blacksmith beats iron into shape. Like all true poets of conscience, Oloyede also took the time to write about the fate of his country and the malaise of corruption that besieges it. This is Oloyede’s first offering. And it is worth holding with awe.
