Poets' Corner
Beware Them
Beware the burners of booksWho would slay time
With swords of fire
Were we not bearers of water.
Who would veil truth
With sheets of ice
Were our mothers and fathers
Not forgers of the eternal flame.
Beware them
Who would rule us as Romans
Knowing well
Our ancients came from the East.
Beware them
And instil falsity
Not believing
"That the stone the builder refused
Will be the head cornerstone"
Sad Eyes
Behind your sad eyesWaiting for one to cherish you
The hungry youth cries
Meet me at twilight
Let's play on the dusty rim
Let's have an affair
Let's play hide and seek
In smiles and laughter
Under the moon and stars
Holding each other in sly embraces
Dancing in the forest
While day sleeps
We will romp and run
And ride and dive under the cool night shades
Climb the tallest trees
Swing from the hottest stars
Whispering for each other
... watch I
… follow I
I want you to
Come with me
To see day bursting through dawn.
Lasana M. Sekou
Staten Island, New York, USA.
