THIS MAVERICK OF A MAN

(For Jessie)

By Tikum Mbah Azonga

Is he real?
Or is he a Chinese-made version?
He doesn't cease to amaze me, you know?
He spells his name backwards
And walks on his hands
He swims backwards and sings non-stop
He can lick his nose with his own tongue
That's who he is.

This mans talks about compatibility with zeal
And when it comes to the three Water Signs, it's another version
If you want to know
I love to hear him use words.
Although he doesn't work in Lands
He has stacked enough bows and slings
He vows if he loses his Soul Mate, he changes his name to Jang Tong
And that's the way it is.

copyright 2009