The Fright of Every Nigerian


may your first visitor
not be as untrained
and blinded to the
wails of his fellows
and deaf to the dead
bodies that litters
the streets as the
authorities

for if he who knocks
is battered from the cruelty
of his masters
conditioned by slavery
hardened from
picking up crumbs
like a bird's beak

treat him as you would
the messiah should
he visit
as you would treat
the sovereign one
glistening in his
radiant wears
for your visitor
owns your life
simply at his master's
behest

should it be him
Solomon in all his
infinite wisdom could
barely advise you
enough
no, not Solomon
he never chained
men in their schools

if it is him, make peace
with your deity
for your time
which had lingered
since you drew your first
has decided to
make a showing
to ensure your
next dozen breaths
are your last

for if it is he
uniformed
armed
a member of
the Nigeria's
armed forces
he will
slaughter you so
because
his master said so.

#EndSars
#EndPoliceBrutality

© Jigs Lionheart