David Meme
Poetic Dave (Meme David) is a Nigerian spoken word artist whose work weaves together vivid imagery, truth, and deep emotion. His poetry has been featured on notable platforms like A Night with the President and the National Character and Parenting Summit (NCPS).
In 2025, he was shortlisted for the Bridgette Poetry Competition, with his poem selected for publication in the UK Library, Zambia, and across other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Through his art, Poetic Dave speaks to wounds, wonders, and the quiet wars people carry—believing that poetry is not just performance, but presence.
“Plea Etched in Bark and Tide”.
male
Age 14 - 17
03/8/2007
Plea Etched in Bark and Tide” is a spoken-word-style poem that echoes the voice of a world on edge, told through rich metaphors and emotional imagery. Written by Poetic Dave, a Nigerian poet and spoken word artist, the poem explores environmental degradation, personal accountability, and the fierce hope rooted in restoration. It draws from themes of climate crisis, reforestation, and ecological healing, urging humanity to act—not with regret, but with resolve. Though the world bears scars, the poem envisions rebirth from the ruins—where seeds still dare to bloom and voices still dare to rise.
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