Love Poem: Enthronement
Segun Banji Avatar
Written by: Segun Banji

Enthronement

Enthronement 

Prosperity  slain in greed's palace .
filthy filth served on the altar of men
ignorance smothering wisdom.
strand for strand

precarious tide from the Western River
Oblivious Sun rising from the eastern horizon.
devastating wind from the Northern Desert
overflowing waters pouring from the Delta
All Fighting in the blood rain
in hope of being the sole heir of the manor

From afar, the rising sun darkens.
wailing at the sunken river
Burnt by the northern heat.
losing its fountain spill.

Then he appears as a night's dream.
the hope of blooming tomorrow
festival of heightened panache
shedding brightness on the cloud-covered skies
harbinger of good tidings
the rightful heir to the throne..