Jesse Ojuka

How dire is it 
when you become afraid of being naked in the home of your mind.
the lampshade is under the night.
And foxes are shy at dalliances rain
In battle, the coward runs the most risk.
Bravery is a rampart of defence
Yet today the turkeys combust at
Their reflection in a puddle 
I don’t believe in lies 
and swallowing marshmallows