Augustine Yirideme Poems

From the horizon of the scorching Sahara
With blindening dust, to the arid Savannah,
Across Paga, Poyentanga and Gambaga,
Through Kokoligu, Pwalugu and Bunkpurugu;
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We've come a long way
And shouldn't our gains betray
The price we're prepared to pay
The peace we'll make stay
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Hail ye all the God of Elijah,
He who answereth by fire
Commander of the host of Israel,
My God He is for real
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Before you act
Or even react
Before you respond
Or do or say a thing
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You're eating bread,
Fried yam or something similar.
It starts to choke you.
You feel like a construction grader
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I may not have a dime
But for that which isn't mine, I ain't got no time
I may not get to see the Nile
In my backyard no timbers pile
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Up and above, the blue sky
All around butterflies fly
You ain't got no reason not to smile
Even if you've got to make another mile
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Chilly Harmattan weather here in T-city
But I know just how to feel easy
Give me some warmth,
Thou Cymbopogon Citratus
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In the stormy ocean where feet fail
With faith in God you'll prevail
His mercies will see you thru' your sail
Be strong, you're not gonna fail
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A certain uncertain certainty
Making it feels sometimes like you know
But then something prompts and pricks
As the clock still kicks and ticks
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