Moses Kainwo Poems

Human born—I am
Birthday known—I do
Live on earth—I do
But does it matter?
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This fully spirited rendition
Of tranquilizers,
Packaged by innocence—in a manger,
In a manger,
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Ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo!
Eeeeeeey!
Ayo ayo ayo!
Eeeeeeey!
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Sallay kama sallay!
Bosway! Bosway!

Sallay kama sallay!
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The sun is a gift for sharing:
This precious gift is not for custodians;
You have it and I have it too.
So let’s bounce it back to sunless friends—n
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Mom
You are the mother of mothers
You are the mother even of fathers
Because you are the last in bed
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The say as they always do
That the Salone Leone
Of the Seventies
Died with the Seventies
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Little girl, little girl—
What will you give the orphans?
I will give them my love.
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There is a turning in the road, trav’ller;
For a willing, courageous and tested flier.

If you must turn to the left of the road,
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Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. President,
I am your President.

My name is Abraham, your father;
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