Poem : East Wind

Peace Akinwale 2014

Edited by Funmito Adesanya

Immense blowing of the east wind

In the cool of the evening

Relaxing the nerves even as of old

Its whistling accompanied by waves of chirping

Creating a rhythm

The trees dancing to its tune

Likewise the children and the maidens

In the cool of the evening

When the sun is down,

The square welcomes the assembling of the people

To the refreshing breeze

Sending chills through the spine of the day

The breeze unites the people

While the old men sit and enjoy fresh palm wine

The women gossip

And the sucklings play with wrappers between their legs

Children build houses in the sand

The maidens roll their waists to the rhythm of the breeze and chirping of birds

To the admiration of the young men displaying their vigor

The cool of the day unites the spirit, soul and the body

Fathers feeling proud of their wards

Mothers comprehending maternal joys

Maidens giggling, smiling and laughing

To the witty jokes and acrobatic movements of the young men

With little glances exchange from time to time.