Mother Never Mind Poem by Haruna Garba

A mother got slapped
In tears came home
And reported to her son

Back let's go, so said he
Show this daredevil to me
But it was one brute sort of a man

When they had come to him
The son full of fury asked
If he had had his old woman slapped

Sure thing! The mugger said

Well, had it happened in my presence
You wouldn't dare do anybody this again

If you want a replay, I can offer one
So said our brute, Samson-size

If you are such a daredevil, try it and see
Again said the raging son

Swooooop, flew the ruffian's hand
The old lady meted a second slap

Now mother, never mind
Home, let us go
God will eventually punish him