Life in a Floating Boat
Abwe Lovett Ngwese

Silent is the night
blown by
an unfriendly wind.
Chirping sounds of crickets communicate the voice
of nature.
Our voices broken
whispers.
Fear wraps us in his baby’s blanket.
The boat plunges into sea like a fisherman’s net.
Angry waves tossing the boat back and forth like a baby giraffe wobbling in panic.
Turning back
may be our only option but it’s
too late now.
Tight, the grip of hands in prayers
of hope
that still breathes courage in the heart
of the shipman
to move on.
At last, at the mercy of the sea, the floating boat gets tossed out on the shore.
Bringing joy and hope
upon the faithless
travellers.

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Abwe Lovett Ngwese was born in Bangem, the South West Region of Cameroon. He is 31 years old, and holds a Bachelor Degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Dschang. He lost his father due to the ongoing political crisis in his country, which also led Abwe flee from his country. He went through the lands of Iran and Turkey, and finally to Greece, where he was granted political asylum. He is a lover of the arts, and a composer of songs.

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