Hunger spurs, patience calms
It is unusual to have them both
in a space at a time.
But, here I am, hungry, at a food spot,
no queue, everyone is scattered around,
fighting for iya lungu’s attention, outstretched
‘takeaways’, like beggars fighting for a
giver’s alms,
good things always come to those who wait,
so,
I waited…
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1 comment
This is a very provocative piece.
Well done.