ENCOUNTER WITH BATE BESONG

By Tikum Mbah AZONGA

Figs of thistles
No, not for me
Add to them thorn conches
Cyanide guavas,whetted spumes
And send them to B.B.
They`re his.

For me, prepare the epistles
With another leaven cap for my knee
When I`m ready for the punches
I`ll meet BB at the sea
But first, he must pay his fees.

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