Thankful for Divine Provisions

This poem is dedicated to Nigerian poet/author Flora Nwapa (January 13, 1931- October 16, 1993).

I thank thee, Mother Earth

for harvesting the sacred fruits,

grains, legumes and vegetables.

Without thee, holy victuals,

my belly wouldn’t be

rejoicing and thriving.

I thank thee, Mother Earth

for permitting me

access to divine provisions.

Without thee, vegetation,

my spirits would be clogged

with the filth of refined ingredients

I thank thee, Mother Earth

for guiding me

and healing me.

I would suffer and struggle

without thy, heavenly presence

and intense, loving support.

I thank thee, Mother Earth

for transforming me

into the slim-and-trim damsel

who can run, boogie-woogie and stroll around freely

without sore, exhausted thighs, lungs and ankles.

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I invite you to honour Flora Nwapa and her memory by reading this poem called “The Cassava Song”.