The Hungry Child

The Hungry Child
Hair curled on his head like goat droppings
Neck thin and long like the bottle of maggi
Ears large and wide like the chief's fan
Nose forever running like River Niger
Collarbones jutting out like Olumo rock
Huge belly like a nine month old pregnancy
Legs thin like toothpicks
Feet spread wide as if to ensure protection against the wind
From afar he looks like a bag of corn balanced on two sticks
Hand stretched out in request
The hungry child.