Driving down the hill
Through the wind at a maximum speed
A cock crossed with a walk of ease
Honk, honk, with disbelief
This cock stood right in the path of death
A hit, then a squeal
Its family is bereaved
I ruled out suicide
Because this cock was dead blind in one eye
Ismail Akwei is an international journalist, communications and media consultant, editor, writer, human rights advocate, pan-Africanist, tech enthusiast, history fanatic and a lover of arts and culture. He has worked with multinational media companies across the continent and has over a decade’s experience in journalism. View more posts
