From dusk till dawn she moves around
Without destination, yet shops without money
Shame can never deter her moving around
Never have I seen her in any acrimony.
How long will this shopping last?
Where is she going walking so fast?
Shopping everyday in style
Not minding the laughs and smile…
Showcasing her collections like no other
Exuding energy capable of pushing further
As she trudges along without care
Her life is full of stress as people don’t care.
I may say she’s shopping in style
But her madness will walk with her for a while.
Opia-Enwemuche Maxwell Onyemaechi is a master storyteller, a poet and a novelist who loves adventure, culture and uphold God. His poem, The gods are Angry was listed in the anthology, Footmarks: Poems on One Hundred Years of Nigeria's Nationhood. His poems was also listed in the Anthology, Libations for Nigeria. He has written a full-length novel, The Oracle of Isieke which is available on Okadabooks through the link. http://okadabooks.com/book/about/the_oracle_of_isieke/13500 . He is a recipient of the maiden edition prize of Festival Poetry Calabar held annually in Calabar. He is currently working on a collection of stories. Catch a glimpse of his poetry, short stories and opinion on https://maxxzymusdapoetblog.wordpresss.com
