Help Is Dead
I'm by myself,
I've cried long for help
Ears listen,
But, Hands shortened
Help here is like a red moon
My pottery plate is empty
I see people eating plenty
And gave my plate for an offering
That would appease my suffering
Help here is a taboo
My raiment is tattered
I see many on the ground scattered
I bent to take one, eh! The owner came
Thief, thief thief, she flogged me cane
Help here is dead
Copyright © Ifedayo Mayowa | Year Posted 2016
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