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Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Thirsting – Nicole Enwonwu

Take a sip from me
Sip from the depths of my wells.

Won’t you drink from me?
Drink me down like a man athirst.

Have a taste of me,
Taste of my untempered delights.

Won’t you explore me?
Delve into the fountain which is my soul,
So deep, my treasures you’ll unfold.

Drink from my flaming waters,
Burning yet satisfying.

Won’t you sip from my raging currents?
Drink tirelessly from my lips.

Nicole Enwonwu [Maria Nicole Enwonwu Gandaho] (21st century) Benin
Source: Writers' Space Africa Vol 5, No 9, Sept 2021

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