SAY MY NAME; DAWADAWA

Say my name with a careful thought

Don’t say it like I’m some disgusting thing

For I have seen many who have because of me fought

And many others who have for me sing

I know you cannot stand my stench

I stink, I know

Ask yourself, did I create me?

And say my name with a careful thought:

Da-wa-da-wa

You might hate to look at me now

Like things the eyes must dodge, I lie

But I know after suffering through the rain,

Through the sun,

And through hot fire

I’ll become as desirable as the gentle sunlight in winter

So say my name with a careful thought:

Da-wa-da-wa.

You might not want me now

But you’ll compete for me after I’m cooked

So let me see no disdain in those eyes

And get no sarcasm in your voice

Use your thought and get some foresight

Even with your last pesewa, have me bought

And say my name with a careful thought

Da-wa-da-wa.

By amoafowaa