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Ramadan

by Shehu Abubakar Niasse

Ramadan Mabruk Last year were those clamouring voices Of course, were of its (Ramadan)departure Coming in of this month has aroused delighted noises Peace, serenity and more tagged with it sent us into rapture Sunset and twilight call for water and food When the Muezzin has called to prayer from where he stood The moon has appeared Gone the mulky cloud The Devil weeps; none can be snared Now into mosques, hundreds of people crowd Friends, brothers when you wake, wake me Say your prayers aloud Any gathering you go, take me Promise I will answer at once and do you proud.
Shehu Abubakar Niasse is the pen name of Shehu Abubakar Mann, also known as Abubakar Shehu, a poet from Ilorin, Nigeria. First published at PoemHunter.