The Memory of Seasons

The Memory of Seasons, an anthology of poems by Arukaino Umukoro weaves stories, reflections, imagination and love into a beautiful, embroidered yarn. It navigates the seasons of love, the crux of humanity and the nuances that genuflect a genuine concern for society. At the heart of the poet’s codex is God, nation and humanity. The poet, while gazing at the challenges of nationhood, calls for unity, peace and progress. He also explores the beauty of nature, life, faith and possibilities that consistent good governance would bring to the fore.

These poems are a breath of fresh air for lovers of beautiful and less complicated words. The use of simple accessible words is deliberate as the poet intends to break the notion of obscure meaning-making. This poetry desires to be read, to be quoted, to be reflected upon, become a meme as well as a memory, to be read at seaside cottages, in offices, in the cities, suburbs and villages, as well as in the four walls of highly intellectual spaces—all around the world. The universal themes of love and a possibility for a greater world are core elements of this debut collection.

The foreword is written by renowned Poet and Director, Lagos International Poetry Festival, Efe Paul-Azino.