Discovery Poem by Haruna Garba

Sweet looking display
Up fruit vendors' stall
But how come

To Halve a kolanut
I'd discover some lurking worms?
How come
To dissect a ripe tomato
I'd find some hiding worms?
How come
To tear in to an apple
I'd see some shacking worms?

Now roots, oh roots!
Tell me what the soil holds

Nice looking display
Up vegetables stalls
But how come
Sorrel tastes typically so sour? How come?
How come
An onion would taste pungent? How come?
How come
Lentils would taste astringent? How come?
How come
Spinach would taste bitter? How come?

Now roots, oh roots!
Tell me what the soil holds