Beam and Twist
Kind refreshing words,
like a soothing balm on wound,
make my long face beam.
sharp piercing words,
like great Esimuda's sword
twist my face to frown.
Esimuda was a legendary figure in my tribe's folktale. He was a warrior with a sharp two-edged sword.
Copyright © Modupe Sefunmi | Year Posted 2012
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