How Sweet? Poem by EZEKIEL HARUNA DANBAKI

Across the borderline
Stands rooted the living vine
From then to now the fruits it bears
Sweet and juicy in clusters and pairs

Only for he that adhere
He who the distance persevere
He who arrived the border
He who crossed over

Cross the border in your complete and whole
It’s for the purpose of your soul
O the fruits divinely sweetened
And the nourishment found therein

Wallow not in disbelief
Cross over and find relieve
Believe in Christ
Taste the fruit
Sip the juice
Only then you can know how sweet