Poetry

poetry

Rosemary Esehagu is a Nigerian-American Writer. Her poetry has been published both online and in-print. She loves to dance, travel, and explore people's minds. She lives in Texas with her kids and pets.

SELECT POEMS

Rosemary Esehagu’s debut novel, The Looming Fog, delves into themes of tradition, identity, and personal transformation through the lens of Nigerian culture. Complementary poems related to her work often explore similar motifs—rootedness, the clash between old and new ways, and the human struggle with existential uncertainty.

Version 2.0 & Before We Get Too Old

Published by Cool Beans Lit (Issue 1)

The Game of Hearts

Published by A Little Poetry

Serenity Calls to the City

Published by Elephant Journal

Changing Times

Published by African Writer Magazine

When the joints creak all the time

Published by Humans of the World (HOW)

The Flytrap door

Published by plum Recruit Magazine

CURRENT PROJECTS

NEW EDITION The Looming Fog: A Novel

Inspired by her mother’s childhood in Nigeria, this story explores the effects of gender roles and socioeconomic status. It follows two main characters: an intersex child trying to find their place and a female child who has an impossible dream.

The Super dog: Serendipity makes a friend

This picture book is inspired by the life of the author’s first dog, Serendipity. The book teaches about friendship and about helping others.

Though the real Serendipity has crossed the rainbow bridge, she lives on in this book.