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A Poem by ladman(m): 12:23pm On Jul 13, 2009 |
IROKO Tall you are, the giant of African forests Ancient, older like the soil Than the mortal goons of Adam’s race. I wish to share in your strength Standing strong amidst nature’s clout The memory of lovers’ secret moments Bearing the stains of sacrifices and prey, and death threats by the logger’s steps. Your age has seen it all. Floating mortuary of the sea, abattoir of the mill I sit, I eat, and I drink and keep my things Gazing at your vast empire, the rain forest In hand, a deceased relation with a bushy head I pick my hue from your leafy green Lively or lying in state And paint a picture of your beauty Hoping to hear your sylvan tongue. |
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