"Ka Chi Foo"
There were lonely days sown in this dark corners,
Where I started my walk through life.
I remember them vividly like the sound of my first name TOCHUKWU in the mouths of my busybody neighbours.
I saw the wall yawn with hunger
As it reflected the images in my belly
I knew I could drown and die in the tears that Lay with me like a lake full of sharks.
The nights were so long with the constant filtering of noise by nocturnal creatures
The dawn was so far beyond my reach
No plea could ever bring it closer.
I had a neighbour more like a brother
Our names both had a T although his had life in it than God: TONDU.
He kept his affluence behind close doors
And constantly handed me a feigned pity.
And yes, I took it.
I had a lover. Had like past possession.
She hid in the dark. I heard her voice faintly but loud were her straying and fleeing steps
My heart flutter, not of excitement but fear.
I had hope with smouldering coals
I kept fanning its embers
They kept my heart warm
So I hoped that it wouldn't take long
The cock will crow
Ka chi wee foo na ndu m
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