by John Agard
First rape a people
simmer for centuries
bring memories to boil
foil voice of drum
add pinch of pain
to rain of rage
stifle drum again
then mix strains of blood
over slow fire
watch fever grow
till energy burst
with rhythm thirst
cut bamboo and cure
whip well like hell
stir sound from dustbin
pound handful biscuit tin
cover down in shanty town
and leave mixture alone
when ready will explode
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John Agard
Last updated March 08, 2023