1
Princess
The sun rise of the Tiv!
From the Crowns crest
You wore a lace, weaved
Of many, herbs, jute, wool
2
In the midst of all
You stand dazzling in the sun rise
Hovering over others like the Iroko, tall,
Beautiful, with such grace and height
Leaving men wanting of desires
***
Commentary:
Tiv: People of Middle belt of Nigeria. Great farmers and hospitable people occupying regions of Benue and Taraba states of Nigeria.
Iroko: a great tree of the forest regions of Nigeria.
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