Squirrels Complaining

By

Obododimma Oha

Somebody touches that mango tree, 

"Oh, the whole tree has been sold to Mama X

And you know she uses juju" 

Somebody touches that orange tree, 

" No, it has been sold to Mama Y,

And she's a fighter."

Somebody touches that pineapple, 

"No way, it has been sold to Mama Z,

And she's only waiting for it to get ripe...."

Mangoes and oranges and pineapple 

Are for the market. 

You need the money to pay contributions. 

Later, you can go and buy medicines 

From that illiterate in that shop. 

No wonder you die suddenly 

" Gone Too Soon"

You are already dead,!