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    Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day
    Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day
    Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day
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    Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day

    By Deji Ajibade

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    Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day is a collection of conscious poems that explore diverse themes like climate change, war, spirituality, racism, and so on. The diverse themes notwithstanding, what strings this collection of poems together is the passion and conviction of the poet. Rich in metaphor

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD
    Release dateJul 19, 2022
    ISBN9781913636852
    Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day
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    Deji Ajibade

    Deji Ajibade is a Nigerian-born writer. He holds a master's degree in clinical psychology from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He is passionate about and dedicated to using counselling to help people navigate through everyday life issues and ensuring that they lead more productive lives. Deji actively trades in foreign exchange in the world of finance. He's also a lover of nature and the arts.

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      Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day - Deji Ajibade

      SOMETIMES I

      WISH IT COULD ALWAYS BE DAY

      Deji Ajibade

      First published in Great Britain as a

      softback original in 2022

      Copyright © ‘The Roaring Lion Newcastle’

      The moral right of the author has been asserted.

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the author, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.

      Cover Design: Buzz Designz

      Published by ‘The Roaring Lion Newcastle’

      ISBN: 978-1-913636-84-5

      eISBN: 978-1-913636-85-2

      A picture containing logo Description automatically generated

      Email:

      books@theroaringlionnewcastle.com

      Website:

      www.theroaringlionnewcastle.com

      ALSO, BY Deji Ajibade from

      The Roaring Lion Newcastle’

      Living By The Script: Making The Most of Your Life (A collection

      of Inspirational and Motivational Essays)

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to God Almighty, the giver of life and destiny.

      And also to the memory of my parents, Mr. Adebomi and Mrs. Anike Ajibade, who have been called

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