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The Consuming Foe

Adamu is missing here He went a road all mortals go Silence grace the missing space Igniting our heart throb Unhurriedly death dragged air Out of his craving nostrils Leaving a speechless mould For he tested positive He had the consuming virus. See Adamu, Stiff, benumbed and deaf to comrade's call Flying into a plane From which no man has returned Rickety old Mr. Death Conquered this promising child Death has debased his proud heart This poem is fiction.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/12/2011 10:03:00 PM

I see you added the note fiction maybe from people asking you about it. It's VERY good writing about a child and how sad it is when one is taken because of aids and I know it's much more prevalent in some areas of the world than in others. A horrible thing and I hope one day the world can be rid of this virus!

Joseph Osita

Date: 8/2/2011 7:01:00 AM

Sad story of a child that died of Hiv/AIDS. Beautifully crafted! You are very good in story telling. *Cheers*

Judy Ball

Date: 7/13/2011 8:13:00 AM

This is so sad. If this is a true story I am sorry for your loss. God Bless, JB

Ingibo Benson
Date: 7/13/2011 4:04:00 PM

It's fiction, Judy. Thanks for reading. God bless too.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/13/2011 5:45:00 AM

Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry with us Ingibo. I have enjoyed reading your fascinating writing today and will be back again soon to read more. May you have a most wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol