Stay alive
to see the flowers bloom
to watch the sun rise
to see the rainbow
after this torturous storm.
Stay alive
to hear the birds sing
and to wince at the roaring markets
to hear your lover whisper
the words, "I love you".
Stay alive
to smell the sea
and the sweet fragrance
of a baby's powdered skin
to inhale the sweet aroma
of freshly cooked stew.
Stay alive
to taste the sour-sweet nectar
of agbalumo come next season.
to relish ofe onugbo, ofe nsala
and obe gbegiri and ewedu
Stay alive
to feel the gentle touch of the wind
the fingers of a friend
upon your cheeks.
to feel the warm embrace of life.
Stay indoors
Wash your hands regularly
Corona will leave soon.
Stay alive, my friends.
We shall overcome!
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