Albert Boima Poems
- 1. A School Glorified
Six years on foot
Through far and hurdling paths like wilderness
My secondary learning root
Which taught me to taste and endure bitterness
... - 2. Woman
There is such among creation
The goddess of divination
Result from the operation on man
His corporate rib as the plan
... - 3. Can't I Vote Peacefully
Of what essence it is
To fiercely assert a formalised choice
In the name of political honour
That produces terror?
... - 4. Honesty
I am humble, He said
But what of being honest?, another asked.
I am gentle, He yet professed
No, what anent honesty,
... - 5. Breed Not Violence
How worthless is he who paves violence:
Is not he who bewilders the land of peace?
With his thoughts, moulding it to corrupt the people;
In the interest of satisfying himself.
... - 6. Corrupt Farm
Corrupt farm, disdainful politics
Corrupt farm, unedifying ethics
The Lion gorges the subservient animals but not grass page
... - 7. The Morning Star Of Love
My eyes glittered into the eyes
Of thee who cast a spell on my heart
They glanced each other with pleasure
Upon hearing thy contralto voice,
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