Published September 1st, 2023
by Sanusi Majeed
(Ilora, Kwara State, Nigeria)
Hold thy mug,
Test the waters.
What you thought a pond,
Was indeed an ocean.
Sip thy coffee,
Cast your bait.
What you thought a mackerel,
Will capsize your boat.
Wear thy float,
Read the compass.
Scout for harbor,
In the middle, in so deep.
Throw thy hands,
Race the waters.
The wannabe wreck,
Is but a beautiful island.
Raise thy voice,
Hoist your banner.
Preach the gospel,
Of the Island of Daznah
Biography
Sanusi Majeed is an Agriculturist, an introvert, and a poet.
He is a passionate writer, loves reading, and is a mentor to younger writers.
He hails from Nigeria, Osun State and is a present Master Student of the University of Ilorin, in Crop Science.
This poem is included in Poetry World #7, published in the Wax Poetry and Art Library.
Previously published in Nigeria Poetry Magazine:
Orishà's Voice
by Mary Ini Okaka
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