IN THE ARM OF SOLITUDE

Mark of flea, I feel indeed

Comes with wings, closed my breath

Unknowing dreams, praying beats

Wry the words with yo from head.

Thaw the rhymes of thee and this

Echo of silent, in the waves of is

Sound travel heavy seas

Solitude cry, but I and thee.

Sky of mirrow, it’s flea

Feeling the bite and dull I please

Beyond the eye beside lips

Brock the stone eye sleep .

Anon, I see lass in deep

Flea bite me in heart, I think

Is between fire and water drips

Wrapped in the arm of solitude.

Woo through the ocean flane

I hush forest of voiceless trees

Life speaks in riddle tongue

I see ehor mood, shadow whispers

In the arm of solitude, mute hand

Life on breath, days shadowed

Dull alive and killed the bright

Solitude speaks to me with her voice.

          By HAUWA’U NASEER MUKHTAR

         KEEN PEN

        HAWK EYE POET.

BIOGRAPHY

Hauwa’u Nasir Mukhtar, known in literary circles as “Keen Poet” or “Hawkeye,” is a burgeoning poet and writer hailing from Gombe State, Nigeria. My work is characterized by a keen observation of the world around me, weaving intricate narratives that reflect both personal and communal experiences.

EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY

Born and raised in Gombe State, I am the cherished daughter of Nasir Mukhtar and Rahama Muhammad. My upbringing in a nurturing family environment laid the foundation for my artistic pursuits. I shares a close bond with my sisters: Ummusalma, affectionately known as “Dazzle Poet,” and Zainab, dubbed “The Legend.” Together, they form a trio of creative minds, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of Nigerian literature.

My foray into poetry began at a young age, inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria and the vibrant literary community in Gombe. My pseudonyms, “Keen Poet” and “Hawkeye,” reflect my perceptive nature and my ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion and societal dynamics.