Little One little done

Kwesi Eye
(Preparing for school)


I could see Chicha had much care for me.
She was concerned and cared just like mother did.
Father?
What could I do to win my Father?
Maybe not be here at all. Would that do?
I guess Chicha and Mother will always make me feel better.
They are the only people here for me, the only people that see
Me. I’ll be better than Father when I grow up, I’ll pay attention
To all my kids and be there for my wife. For now I’ll be here for mother.
All we have is each other.

(sigh)


(Off to school with the other kids)

Kwesi: Let’s go play.

Friend: “Kwesi?”

Kwesi: Yes?

Friend: “Look Out!!!!”

SssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssSSSSSSSSSsssssssssssssssssssss






Kwesi: AAAAAAAAAAahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Thump!

Friend: “Kwesi?”

Friend: “Kwesi?”

Friend: “Kwesi?”



SILENCE



Kwesi…