Fame abounds on the humble Like fire on light ice It makes the ice so hot Parched throats fear to touch But those feeling the cold weather Get to use the hot water for coffee or tea Neglecting the thoughts of its original state Many might have loved to sip it It might have wanted […]
Tag: AFRRICAN POETRY
Oration of chastity Parading of nudity Inculcation of sincerity Akweley passed the test of “Sonimouni” No rice or corn ingestion She was bathed in a river with admonition Of family ties and connection By the gathering of all hands to eat “Ho fufui” Her hands were trained on the culinary Her skills, […]
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PASSIONS OF A NUN
“Come to me all ye that are weary and are heavy laddened And I will give you rest” So I go to Him not as a being, As a woman The strict abbess tries her hardest To test the genuineness of the decision, I remained my readless self and sailed through Little did I know […]
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