I am also almajiri, one of those you swore to protect, though i take shelter at the outskirts of your care. weary and hungry i roam the streets for
remnant with no home, shoes nor rags to wear.
while your selected few enjoy the warmth the night hold I count the stars to endure the harsh whips of cold they sit in classes and imbibe western education while i learn from the street, ethics of fetish tradition.
you play inequality like politicians playing politics, pretending to be righteous in front of media and cameras you make hay upon your greed and in turn reap my rights you despise me yet you say you live for the almajiris.
while you enjoy the cosy warmth of your mansion, acting as though you own your own creation i roam the streets aimlessly singing in sorrow while hunger joyfully get married to my furrow.
I am also almajiri, one of those you swore to protect...
About the author:
Awoniyi Rasheed
BIOGRAPHY; Awoniyi Rasheed is a graduate of political science,Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka. He is a lover of all genres of literature, especially poetry. He hails from isara remo local government in Ogun state,Nigeria. His passion for poetry and other genres of literature notwithstanding is quite intriguing. He has won poetry competitions to include lawsa poetry competition, second place in the online Nibstears poetry competition, south east university poetry price amongst others.
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