On A Letter

   Far,
Far away in the mountains,
You have persevered,
Persevered to reach me
To whisper sweet words from Mama.
   Far,
Far away in the forest,
From the cosy bamboo house,
You have travelled,
Travelled all night to reach me,
To deliver a word of advice.
   Far,
Far away in the grassland,
From the house of dear brother,
Through the fierce African sun,
You have travelled
To say a word of fraternity.
   Far,
Far away in the city,
From the shining office table,
You have travelled
To deliver news of my success.
   Far,
Far away beyond the seas,
From the sweet one in the cold lands,
You have flown
To deliver a word of love.
   Far,
Far away in the distant home,
From wailing parents,
Under the gloomy roof,
You have come,
Come to put me in tears.
                                                          JOS OSEI BONSU