Writings of the general word's body

Monday, November 13, 2006

For Dele Giwa


You would not know me,
But I followed you,
We shared a similar history,
Nurtured common dreams,
Common ambitions,
Common aspirations.

Now that they've got you,
I'll go for the sword;
I'll learn the tactics of their battle
That I may fight,
And win your war.

© Wumi Raji

  • For Dele Giwa is taken from Rolling Dreams by Wumi Raji. Reproduced with permission.