@Greatness96 2 October 2020

EJIRO (Fathers' sacrifice) episode 2

That very night was graced by the rain But disdain by the moon: For she shut her window Not to change her mind soon. The Negro and his lover Locked in their quiet quarters Voices came but in whispers Tender giggles coming much later. You'd wonder what he said But to his "caramel" Familiar to a beautiful spinster About issues-marital. The night added glory But to her dark pale skin And the pregnancy: Flory To their painted dreams. Sooner the whisper Faded slowly away, And the frogs took turns Crocking all the way. Just then the night stood at the middle Hoping to cross over The rain poured though a little Over Fredrick's' farm. Suddenly came this cry from within lanterns then became tuned for safety . A manly voice kept knocking on doors The obvious cry of a cradle: -a baby. Ejiro came bearing the mark of Africa Ejiro came Just as His father predicted For he was darker than the night Yet smoother than the wind. For his arm held firm As though he was a knight...