Cradle of aromas
Composer of songs
Soothing the intestines
Warming the heart
Rejuvenating! Resuscitating!
African woman
Who stirs treasures –
Inside my belly;
Pots dance
To the rhythm
Of crackling fire
Steaming, simmering,
Boiling, broiling…
African mama
Pleasures –
A medley of flavours;
Sweet, sour, spicy, chilli,
I call men home
Make kids, miss home
I’m the well of love
Gift from ancestors –
To grace your tummies
With my offspring…
This poem was published in the 10th Issue of PoeticAfrica magazine.
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