by Uloma Ofole
In a season
a reaping season,
I harvest
in an angry wind-
a full harvest
of tears in my cup
on a field
a boundless field
I ride
with a familiar stranger-
a silent ride
with my broken heart
to a feast
a wedding feast
I dance
with a dying groom-
a slow dance
to my lover’s death
at dinner with the living dead-
a tasteless dinner
at my funeral.
Uloma Ofole is drawn to poetry that celebrates nature, humanity, and diversity including justice and fairness.
She is inspired by her immediate environment and focuses on the beauty of nature and the vulnerability of humanity to express her thoughts and views. Uloma spent over ten years working with the underprivileged in HIV/AIDs and vulnerable children projects. She lives in Nigeria with her husband and two beautiful teenage daughters. When she is not writing, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and soap making.
Twitter: @OfoleUloma
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