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, digital media and communications professional, editor, writer, arts, culture and tourism advocate, human rights activist, pan-Africanist, tech enthusiast and history buff. He has worked with multinational media companies across Africa and has over a decade’s experience in journalism. View more posts
