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ROUTINE


At war with mosquitoes
You could not sleep
A handful


A raging migraine
Ushers you to the
Day


At down, the baby's dyspnea
Wake you, as her mother
Complain


“Baby is sick
We could not sleep
A wink”


You think of breakfast
Only three pieces
Of potatoes remain


You call for tea
No sugar; and no water
Fault of tank


It has drained
Overnight, and leaked
Away from rust


You come to lunch
No “maggi”, no salt
And the rice failed


And don't forget
Baby is sick
One after one

The hospitals
List of prescription totals
Seven; and you cannot afford two


My friend that is the routine
Before each day
Last….

Aminu M. Hussain.
(12-7-1998.)









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