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Here where Ol’ Man River empties its long, long story into the Sea, its lips heavy with uncharted crossings Where myths meander their way through mangrove fables bearing fragments of upland [...]

And you smile your big-cheeked smile, Your eye breaking out of your face Like the sun through the mist Of a young and ancient dawn; Your lips play around the base Of your teeth, A laughter [...]

Niyi Osundare is a native of Nigeria and regarded by many commentators as the most original and accomplished of contemporary African poets. He has published twelve collections of his work, [...]