I do not come to you to eat
because I have my belly stocked with meat
I do not come to you to fight
because I travel down here light
I do not come at all to cheat on you
of course I do not come on four like a ewe
I do not come to your land to steal
you see my hoe with me I come to till
I do not come to you at all by chance
and all I ask from you my dear is a dance
a chance
to dance
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Metaphorical indeed.
I really enjoy this poem very much. I love the voice and the imagery…
Thanks Dr Brown. We really appreciate you and we look forward to seeing more from you 🙂