Harmattan Christmas
(excerpt)
The earth is harsh
We are hungry,
Yet again it's Christmas
Time to renew the spirit
We shall endure calmly
For we have the best of gifts
The Christmas mode
Of peace, love, hope;
Food
For one of our hungers.
The time is harsh
But look at yourself,
Look at the beggar,
Or the homeless
Who should complain?
...
Commissioned by NTA Ilorin for their
Christmas celebration, 1984
