Tales of an African Child

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When I was little I was told not to go out to play on the street, it could be harmful they said .
When I was little I was told to always respect the elders, it shows the kind of house you came from.when I was little I was told never to look the elder in the eyes,it's disrespectful my friend. While I was growing up , I was beaten for an offense I never committed and I was told to say thank you. Sister Mary was maltreated in her matrimonial home , she couldn't talk,you know she was taught that the husband is the head of the family, even with all the suffering ....Eyah
and she was so pretty oo, what a pity?
Okoro was seriously punished for reporting the teacher" you lack home training " they said. Olori ebi (head of the family ) sold most cherished part of Grandpa's property and kept the money to himself . well , "won ni o fi se Agba ni" (benefit of being older).
All these they called morals , I grew up with my morals and good conducts, now i'm scared of talking in public. From small, my tongue has been cut , does sit really worth the cost?
I just take whatever is being in given with the hope of a better tomorrow even in the face of sadness and sorrow . I grew up to see injustice and I couldn't  reject the atrocities.
Bola was raped by "Oga olopa" at the age of twelve and the parent couldn't talk in fear, well they left it all to God until she fled.
I saw my aunt resign from her job because she couldn't give in to her boss, now she doesn't even have enough to money to board a bus.
Baba baale(Village head ) took my fathers land , "o ni oun gbese le" (He has taken over the land)
while in primary school I watched how my first position was always given to the class teacher's son while I'd end up being the second , no one sees me cry....chai.
You murdered my morale for morals , ooh how sad it is , my heart bleeds , all I need is peace.
My tongue has been paralyzed just now I realize or maybe the slavery lavished our bravery, so pathetic
He stole our money, oh yes! I saw him running , he was older I couldn't stop him, don't blame me, that was what you taught me. I'm still keeping up to it even though it hurts me. don't judge me , I'm just an African child.

 Ajiboye O. Harrison

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