This was not the first time Dotun had seen a creature like this. He was aware of two major reasons people kept such animals: as pets, and for food. However, what astonished him was that this man in Sabo market was not using this animal for either of those purposes. Instead, from what he … Continue reading 1, 2, 3 Disappear: Part 5
Dotun’s father, Mr. Ogunleye, was a farmer in Isare-Remo, that peaceful town in Ogun State. He was also a palm-wine tapper, but neither of these two trades fetched enough money to take care of his family of four. His only son, Dotun had been apprenticed to several tradesmen so many times, that Baba Dotun … Continue reading 1, 2, 3 Disappear: Part 4
On looking down the pivotal well, I saw it, The ferocious beast- Of the reptilian class, 5 But now amphibious. No, yes I am sure, or Am I not sure? but I saw it. It hiss with ease. 10 It moves slow-fastly. A snake. The shameless creature; Who crawls with his chest, Upon the earth … Continue reading A Snake
All animals are equal Says the writer But some are more equal than others, He wisely concluded. Last night, Yes, the night before this morning light, I had a plight. It was a sleepless night, For a neighbor, -a she-goat. She bleated and cried around, Her pain became unbearable For she walked about, … Continue reading All Animals are Equal…
Let the lion roar Let him roam wild, fearless & free Just as the eagles soar High above, on the winds of liberty Let him stalk his prey Moving purposefully, majestically Hunting them down Giving chase as they flee Let him choose from the vast catalogue Of earth’s glorious variety Devouring with wild abandon Like … Continue reading Prophetic Analogies…
“Morning, Horsey!” “Yo! Doggy, you on duty too?” “Yeah was pulled of the drug sniffing drill, HQ got a tip off on a deal going down at that brothel over at Iju, but I guess this was more important. How’s Betsy?” “She’s all right… I guess, she keeps nagging about that vacation time I skipped. … Continue reading Animal Talk