English For English Poem by Moses Kainwo

An open mouth for English-speaking fits
Invites scrutiny from witnessing wits
From farmers to statesmen to sailors to poets
The stand is full and tongues are belly-full

Mind not the accidents that come with speech
The trustees of seed-speech are spreading their reach
English is simply a language to add
So add it to Sherbro or your Krio

Th’overriding fact is that I’m on my feet
With English to speak away from my seat
Note your corrections and give me a wink
I’ll simply bow out and go for my couch