Note From Departed Daughter Poem by Adeosun Olamide

Nana loves me so much-
So much that my cough would break her heart
Nana loves me that much-
That she'd bleed for me
Nana loves me-
That she'd accompany to afters

Nana knew how impossible-
To love me was
And each night yet
Would trail the stars
Hold my hands
And revel in soul mine glee

Nana was strong-
In tide cold- would lend her coat
And bequeath warmth with tight hug
Only Nana knew to tame my hush
Or what sate aura thirst

It was Nana desire-
That we see chapel
And confess before God- love ours
She was so scared for me
That I'd burn in hell perhaps
But to me' hell was fine
If Nana was there

In wake Nanas beauty
And neglect of beck around
She stood by side
And abate not affection mine
Nor let fade pride of me
Was mocked by teachers
And angel of devil called
But Nana only bothered what heard me
The priest soon witch-accursed name
-How'd a girl fourteen dearth fond a boy?

Nana was raped
In the crowd she was lost
And was last I saw Nana in town
Some say- she'd been delivered Dodan boys
To be raped and taught her essence
Some say still- she died
That she shamed her family
And was delivered a rope

Nana loves me so much-
So much it would break her heart if I weep
And I love Nana even-
That I can't without her be
Sometimes she comes by a dream
And lure from grief
But as afore said
To me- hell is fine
If Nana dwells there

I love you Mama
But not the way I love Nana
You seek joy mine
Then know- why must seek Nana