THE VERSE AS A COMPANION

(For Weriwoh)

By Tikum Mbah Azonga

Poetry is a nice thing for you
It may not be food or drink
But certainly it's substance
For every standard bearer
Whether in Washington or at the Vatican
A litre of poetry a day
Will serve as needed tonic
Elixir, panacea.

If you want your due
In order to keep away from the brink
Then dig in your heels and bolster your stance
It's better if you're an insurer
Because insurance is a sure water can
For the depressed, it's the saving ray
For the ultra modern, it's the ultrasonic
For the Senior Citizen,it's the sovereign overseer.

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