Debris Of Injustice And Strife Poem by Raymond Anyanwu

As I gazed at the reflective elements
My conscious I called to the witness box
Darts of questions streamed in…
My pen I held, to release
Like venom from a snake’s sting

Can I tackle the greedy hyena?
I catechized
His wisdom; like the monkey’s
Isn’t the shell of the tortoise too hard to crack?
Can my sting fall this giant elephant?

Hmm! The snail shall reach its destination
With persistent stings though
Like drops that concoct to form a river
Sweeping all from the shores of its banks
Debris of injustice and strife
Ravenousness and egocentricity

This mountain: can I climb you?
Yes, with persistence
‘Cos the hunter has learnt the skill
Of shooting Nnunu, and not miss
Even if it tries to fly and not perch