For Vanatu Powers
(International Woman of Mystery)
Its dark in this place, Vanatu
Though fires burn outside in the night
But I'll sit in this corner, Vanatu
Sword on knees, hoping for daylight
......and willing that you return
If you cannot come back, Vanatu
I'll trust you didn't give up without a fight
I'll know you were overwhelmed, dear Vanatu
By sheer force of numbers, by might
Then I'll murmur a quick prayer, Vanatu
On my knees, head resting on hilt
A prayer of thanks, of gratefulness, Vanatu
That we found joy in what we built
And then I shall join the fray, Vanatu
Though they stand ten-deep at the door
knowing friends live for each other, my Vanatu
or lay down lives when asked for more
Wole Oguntokun Oct 23, 2006.
1 comment:
What makes Vanatu so intriguing if one might ask?
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