Song Of Abiku Poem by John Chizoba Vincent

I leave to live again in the world
Look for me not in pains and tears
Mother's torment is my laughter
Father's tears is my joy and hope
Look for me not among the children.


If there is a poetry of love for me
Hide it in between my 'iyinwa
I may come back when they permit
My soul to regain freedom and peace
You own me not to your sweet arms


Tears I bring, fears I create
Never look as if I love what
I do to your womb woman!
I own not myself not even my life;
No! not even my hair is mine!


Save your tears and write tomorrow
The songs that others may sing after me
Have your tale written in sorrow because
Mine is already done with out hope and
This road must I walk always woman.


Here where the shrubs are made,
There where the road lies in agony,
Those trees are far gone before men;
Listen to my pleas and forget me woman,
This lonely sky's side must I walk.


Life is a choice, either you live or leave
They have chosen one for me, I must go
to come back again through this rigorous
process to hurt your humble innocent soul.


(C) John Chizoba Vincent