Olubikin

You were the first 
To speak to herbs
And make the ailing cured.
The greatest healer known to all
Like ripples, your fame 
Was far spread.

Olubikin! Olubikin!
Heed the elders' call—
Bitter fruits are not sought by bats.
For honey— bees are hunt.
Flamboyant plumage 
Will attract hawks.
Success is a curse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Sikorska Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 11:19 AM
I like your poem. You put the truth very nicely here!
Abulude  Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Thanks for your kind words, Danka. I'm glad you liked the poem.
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December 14, 2023 at 8:40 AM
An insight into this is given through your poem.. interesting write.
Abulude  Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Thanks for reading. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
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