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My Walk Through a Road In Africa

She yelled my name and I answered Her reluctantly,i carried the keg Moving out of my gate with lights Flashing from the streets. As I moved to the muddy road I hit a chick and it went unconscious I staggered around and its mother charged At me I moved far away from it. I saw a group of women murmuring among themselves I wondered what they were saying. I did't look I hit a giant and he frowed, I apologized but he continued to pour abuses. As crossed to the next street I saw naked children running and shouting Carrying sticks and it pointing at themselves Making the sound pou pou pou!!! I wondered what they were doing Suddenly came a boy,singing loudly not minding the environment He moved zigzag shouting and displaying- I think the way the musician did when he was singing the song-the boy went past. I smelt a strong odour I had to cover my nose I heard a woman speaking in the native language "They've started sucking that thing" Again I wondered what thing I reached my destination I bought the watery thing. As I moved to my house gently I saw a group of men rejoicing They drank large green bottles which I could smell from where I walked. One came ,staggered and hit me hard. That made me walk hastily to my house With darkness flashing from the streets. She was happy to collect it And I had to discuss with him on what i have seen.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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