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6 Mo
"In The Woman of Yenagoa & Other Poems, Wellington Nwogu depicts love as an essential thread that holds nature and human relationships. He presents a panoramic view of love via the lens of romantic and platonic love, and stresses its importance as a recipe for peaceful co-existence."
-Humphrey Ogu, Poet, Playwright, Short Fiction Writer & Journalist; Vice Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Rivers State branch.
"Wellington Nwogu writes from a place of genuine and revered love for mankind, humanity, and its diffusion of history and values... he expands his views on the limitless power of poetry in defining humanity within the merits of words and the seizure of reflections... The book is hallowed in its substantive title, The Woman of Yenagoa & Other Poems: a unique whimsical love treatise that re-engages humanity and inspires the constructive will of our essence."
-Chi NDù ÈfóGò, Storyteller & Poet, & Author of Oh Son Of Dust. Programme Director, ACCW'SW PH Media.
"The Woman of Yenagoa is a masterpiece of the usual poems of Dr. Nwogu. I would simply describe this as a classical romantic collection... Nwogu is driving to the contemporary pattern of rhythm that touches the soul and sorts grievances with rare panacea...Nwogu's style of writing is uniquely contemporary creativity stance. His choice of literary devices remain reputably symbolic. The sequence of their application is worth the applause."
-Adi Wali, Author of Tears of Bereaved, and State Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Rivers State.
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-Humphrey Ogu, Poet, Playwright, Short Fiction Writer & Journalist; Vice Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Rivers State branch.
"Wellington Nwogu writes from a place of genuine and revered love for mankind, humanity, and its diffusion of history and values... he expands his views on the limitless power of poetry in defining humanity within the merits of words and the seizure of reflections... The book is hallowed in its substantive title, The Woman of Yenagoa & Other Poems: a unique whimsical love treatise that re-engages humanity and inspires the constructive will of our essence."
-Chi NDù ÈfóGò, Storyteller & Poet, & Author of Oh Son Of Dust. Programme Director, ACCW'SW PH Media.
"The Woman of Yenagoa is a masterpiece of the usual poems of Dr. Nwogu. I would simply describe this as a classical romantic collection... Nwogu is driving to the contemporary pattern of rhythm that touches the soul and sorts grievances with rare panacea...Nwogu's style of writing is uniquely contemporary creativity stance. His choice of literary devices remain reputably symbolic. The sequence of their application is worth the applause."
-Adi Wali, Author of Tears of Bereaved, and State Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Rivers State.
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Date de parution
26 août 2024
EAN13
9789786097947
Langue
English
Poids de l'ouvrage
6 Mo
THE WOMAN OF YENAGOA & Other PoemsWellington Nwogu.
Published in Nigeria by Purple Letters Publishers Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Tel: +234 (0) 8084941157, +234 (0) 9039958891 E-Mail:purpleletterspublishers@gmail.com
First published, 2023. Copyright: Wellington Nwogu, 2023.
ISBN:978-978-60979-4-7
All rights reserved.
This book is protected by copyright and should not be copied, reproduced or performed without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Any form of illegal reproduction is thus punishable under the copyright laws of Nigeria.
Cover art by: Gold Kelechi Nwogu (Sought-out Art).
Attention: 18+
Praise for Wellington Nwogu’s Poetry
―Wellington Nwogu writes from a place of genuine and revered love for mankind, humanity and its diffusion of history and values. His works have come to represent a decent response to the story of existence and the intriguing titles of human social evolution from self to the collective. As evidenced by his prior works with captivating titles likeThe Married Eves,Basket of Errors,Scenes of Sins,Men of Double Shadows,The Yawning Earth,Dark Rhythms,Farm For Your Farm,Earth of Echoesetc; his works are a panoply of existential crisis of the individualism of human nature and the stakes to conscientize our fragmented values.
―In this new work, he expands his views on the limitless power of poetry in defining humanity within the merits of words and the seizure of reflections. While it could be assigned the insignia of a love poetry collection as exemplified in these most notable poems; ‗The Woman of Yenagoa, (the title poem)‘ ‗I Will Kill You With Words,‘ ‗Your Heart Is The Hut,‘ ‗A Long Absence,‘ ‗Sing Me A Song,‘ ‗I Am Hungry My Love,‘ ‗My World Is Shapeless Without You,‘ ‗Please Come Over,‘ ‗My Lebanon Lady,‘ ‗Ocean Of Emotions,‘ ‗Of Your Eyes,‘ ‗Your Cheering Chest,‘ etc, thus, extol the complexity of the human social fabric.
―The book is hallowed in its substantive title,The Woman of Yenagoa&Other Poems: a unique whimsical love treatise that re-engages humanity and inspires the constructive will of our essence.‖ -Chì NDù ÈfóGò, Storyteller & Poet, & Author ofOh Son Of Dust,Voices Of The One Who Left.Programme Director, ACCW‘SW PH Media.
"InThe Woman of Yenagoa &Other Poems, Wellington Nwogu depicts love as an essential thread that holds nature and human relationships. He presents a panoramic view of love via the lens of romantic and platonic love, and stresses its importance as a recipe for peaceful co-existence." -Humphrey Ogu, Poet, Playwright, Short Fiction Writer & Journalist; Vice Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Rivers State branch.
“The Woman of Yenagoaa masterpiece of the usual poems of Dr. Nwogu. I would simply is describe this as a classical romantic collection… Nwogu is driving to the contemporary pattern of rhythm that touches the soul and sorts grievances with rare panacea…Nwogu‘s style of writing is uniquely contemporary creativity stance. His choice of literary devices remains reputably symbolic. The sequence of their application is worth the applause.‖
-Adi Wali Author ofTears of the Bereaved, State Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Rivers State.
This book is dedicated to my beautiful wife; all lovers of love, and those who are overwhelmed by troubles, who seek to overcome their pains through love poems.
Acknowledgements
My heartfelt thanks go first to the Supreme God of Heavens and earth—my Muse, giver of inspiration, and then to the editors and critics of this collection.
My special gratitude goes to my lovely wife, Lady Chibuonu Wellington, and to my beautiful children, Star Chidera Wellington, Perfect Oganihi Wellington, Wealth Kemjika Wellington, and Honour Chikemka Wellington, for their love, support and prayers.
My beloved father, Pastor Loveday Nwogu deserves a special thank you for his love and support. My siblings, Comfort Godwin-Amadi, Freedom Nwogu, Joy Nwogu, and Gold Nwogu should be thanked for all their encouragement in the course of this work.
I am particularly grateful to some beloved friends: Chioma Esther Uwandu-Mordi, Chidera Onwuzuruike, Dr. Ebidenyefa Charity Nikade, Charity Ogechukwu Madu, Oluchi Dike, Hope Chikezie, Lois Mac-Luke, Cynthia Osuoha, and Cynthia Akuba whose paths have crossed mine at some point in time and life; having differently served as sources of inspiration to my art of writing. They are startlingly loved!
It is for love that I thank Su‘eddieVershima Agema, Anaele Ihuoma, Ken Olodi O., Benedict Sika Yaako, Princewill Azubuike, Prince Nwogu, Chi Ndu Efogo, David Chukwueke, Obiora Momife, Humphrey Ogu, Uzo Nwamara, Adi Wali for all encouragements. Those who might have discouraged or frustrated my art in one way or the other are worthy of thank you, too.
Introduction
IsThe Woman of Yenagoaa concocted phrase that only exists in the poet‘s imagination? Or, is it a synecdoche that the poet deploys to represent the rest of the women in the African world or the globe? Or, is it a metaphor that the poet finds appropriate for the exploration of the overriding theme of love over pain and everything else?
These questions are what agitate the minds of those who are confronted with the title of this book and the poems therein. However, it is worthy of note that the poet, perhaps, intentionally has no apposite answers to the above-raised questions. They are puzzles that readers of this book and literary critics should solve.
Conversely, it may be said that the poet through the poems in this collection finds love fitting for cheering his own solitude and/or as a way of escape from the material world of pain and sorrow like one of the renowned Romantic Poets: John Keats, who through poesy in his ―Ode to a Nightingale‖ leaves the world of pain to the peaceful world of the happy bird who sings sonorous songs and finds pleasures living in the wild.
Consequently, it is through poetry that this contemporary poet of the oil-rich Niger Delta, who has been lamenting the pain of his impoverished people in his other poetry collections considers the concept of escapism worthwhile at this time, as he temporarily escapes from the world of man where he lives; a world, full of uncertainties, inadequacies, woes, betrayal, hatred, jealousy, hypocrisy, depression, deception, despoilments, and corruption, then, into the extraterrestrial where love, life, healing, comfort, joy, and ecstasy are found.
Therefore, the book is a profound collection of assortments of amorous lyrical letters that thrills the soul, lifts the spirit, refreshes the mind, and noshes the flesh.
-Wellington Nwogu, PhD, Port Harcourt.
The Woman of Yenagoa
Foreword
Literature being as dynamic as life itself would always treat its audiences in a manner that would keep them on the condition of suspense; howbeit, that is the intrinsic joy of the literary phenomenon. Though the title of the collection is aptly amorously alluring, for some people that is greatly creative, sounding quite feminist. Is it not rather allegorical experiential than euphemistic? I would want to ask! Creative writers, especially poets have ways of applying literary devices to cruise subtlety balance to meaning to the presumed idea. And, Dr. Wellington Nwogu being an iconic poet has just devised that unusual literary intrigue to escape from being accused of gender insensitive! Though, he would not claim to be a female chauvinist in this collection either. I would also not take the side of literary criticism being merely privileged to do a foreword which should ideally dwell on the positive strength of the author, encouraging him, and commending his ingenuity for spending sleepless nights and strenuous thinking to contribute to knowledge that would, to a great extent reshape the society for better, and of course, staying on course on entertainment to healing the curiosity of the reading audience…If I were to make choices regarding the title, I would opt for ―I Saved Your Smile!‖For instance, the poet in this poem writes:
Your smile is safe in the Hands of my memory For, I have saved your smile In my marble mind; it Shall spring a brook In the desert of time I have saved your face In the heart of my mirror For it makes your face alive On my craving eyes… It defines the true essence of life, living, and her environment. This particular poem of all the poems in the collection represents what we all represent and audaciously yearn for; an environment of harmony, love, contentment, and trust. It urges humanity to learn to accept and respect nature with integrity if not we are doomed; also, it encourages us to push on with life with good intentions, doing all things with genuine smiles and respecting one another.
Though no matter how beautiful this option would sound, I think, Dr. Nwogu‘sThe Woman Of Yenagoais the most captivating, and the best befittingtitle. I salute you heartily!
The Woman of Yenagoais a masterpiece of the usual poems of Nwogu. I would simply describe this as a classical romantic collection. All the collected poems conjured herein, are individually and collectively lyrical, evocative of the good old days when harmony and tranquility were a household mantra in the pre-colonial African clime; a good reminder of serene relaxation. They could tactically restructure emotional trauma to a stable streak with ease. Nwogu is driving to the contemporary pattern of rhythm that touches the soul and sorts grievances with rare panacea…
The Poet has used his strength of creative gift in this collection to redefine the perennial divisive views even pundits harbor against Nigeria‘s wetland, the Niger Delta as an unsafe region to visit, live and do business. The collection is eclectic in its entirety; it considers the troubles and difficult terrain; the devastating pollution of the ecosystem; the biosphere, and of course, social injustice. It is an instrument to fighting unending decades of neglect and deliberate marginalization of the peoples of the Niger Delta. The Poet has envisioned that in spite of all the despoils, depression, and sufferings that have continued to take a toll on their lives, the women of the region, who suffer the most pains still look radiant to behold, and remained diligent in bringing happiness to those who cared. The Poet shows some degree of meticulousness, as most of the poems were hard work of several years of stocktaking and rare documentation; such poems as ―Unto Us, A Gift Is Given‖and ―Song For My Son,‖ among others, were drafted since 25 December 2018 and 15 March 2019 respectively. He used a number of literary devices including graphs to define and add value to conjugal blisses –―Love Letter To My Destiny.‖ His ability to play with the titling of some of the poems li ke, ―The Day You Said Yes;‖―Root of Love;‖ ―Solemn Songs;‖ ―A Long Absence;‖ ―Sing Me A Song;‖ ―The World Is Shapeless Without You;‖ and ―Ocean Of Emotion;‖ to say the least, is symbolic.
I would reflect on touches of Obari Gomba‘s collection of poems entitled:The Lilt of the Rebel, the last stanza of one of the poems, ―The Next Night‖defines the human situation as being reduced to vulnerability in his own God-given environment is heart-breaking: ―…Voices screamed in your head/One of them sad to you:/a gun if it has to be a gun.”
Great poets from this part of the world have and continue to wage war against the despoiled environment and gross abandonment; Humphrey Ogu‘s ―How Can We Launder Our Lungs‖ in his collection,Safer Heavens and Greener Pasturesis a crazy tool…:We can mop our floors and clean our wall tilesWe can do our dishes and dust our drawersWe can wash our clothes and wash our towelsWe can brush our tongues and brush our teeth
