Why

Why didn't she cry 
why didn’t she make that noise just like the others 
why! Why!! 
Sobbed to the cadence of moo 
Howl! Howl!! Never came 
may be thy eyes could be tired 
maybe thy feet would still be lifted high 
maybe 
little ones never sleep on arrival 
the dawn never duck 
heated in black and brown 
the windy cold seize her stay 
lift! thy hand off thy shoulder 
old tales are for the marine 
why 
the calabash ought dripped along with the 
waters 
the day had gone while the sun remains 
we're of flesh 
refusing to becoming one part 
just a beam, never saw, miles from been a conqueror 
the turtle left without the shell 
essence of life watery down the hills.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Agustin Avatar
November 27, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Igbalajobi, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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January 10, 2016 at 3:30 PM
I love ths poem, I.O.,,, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing --- Skat Love
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January 12, 2016 at 7:34 AM
Thank you for your comment on my poem...i cant remember the last time i had my pen down to write.
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