George Egba - Childhood

Little eyes little eyes
View the world today
Make a joyful noise and spy
On strangers around delay
Little hands little arms
Spread so wide to gain the world at once
Take her wealth by storm
Before we count your bounce
Little lips little lips
Parted to quest for meal
And let mother know your tips
Until your daily hunger heal
Little feet little feet
Kicking away discomfort
And fight for your childhood right
That find your whereabout
Little bed little bed
Designed in mothers enduring back
Take all your play and sleep beside
Till your rent is due and pack

George Egba

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