WAITING
The only faithful companions I have ever had
In this whole world and wide I came to add
Are my leaf and pen.
They have endured my endless probing
And consoled my painful writing and sobbing
What is my course in this world then?
I ask; Waiting. Endless and hopeful waiting
Waiting and going on, hurting and hiding.
Yes, although I wait for the goal
Can't I be consoled awhile to the roots of my soul?
Who would give comfort and answers to this turmoil in my being?
My companions, although faithful as I have owned
Cannot help me wait for a fate I do not know.
-Nonye Anyichie
