One evening
Of wild winds, Earth’s rumbling stomach
And delightful rains

A hot dish of fried stew
A long warm bath; the aftermath
Of a long journey

Streaks of lightning
Through the glassed windows
Aptly, the neighboring Pines sing

A warm welcome
Of familiar smiles
Hopeful, radiant and inspiring

A clumsy, sleepy night
In warm hands, so light
A call to thee, dear Eyes

Sleep peacefully, child. Sleep.

For Ogbonnaya Agu.
Rest in peace, my friend and brother.