I dedicate this poem to my lovely son, Onyeka---who introduced me to this site on his return from India---


Men and Geckos

Men!
Three men!
Watching me from the rooftops
As I scrub my back in the bathtub

Spiders!
Four spiders!
They hover all through the webs
Smelling the fresh scents of my Nivea perfume

Geckos!
Many geckos!
Hiding their faces as I roll into the bed
With my nightgown covering my starched beauty



Poetry by Katherine Nwelue
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Written on 2006-06-19 at 05:30

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Zoya Zaidi
Wow! you have sense of humour.
WELCOME TO THE BAY!
2006-06-20



Strong, humorous and colourful poem!
Welcome on the Bay!
2006-06-20


Onyeka Nwelue
Then I should make my own critique on this. Mom, there is too much of this 'romance' and 'seduction' alluding here. Do you want to convey to us a more refined texture of beauty and arrogance, appalled to the reels of the poem.

Anyway, keep it up.
2006-06-19


Kathy Lockhart
You painted some great word pictures here. You brought me there to this event. Those men! Those spiders! ah, but the geckos, what can i say. :))) kathy
2006-06-19


Katherine Nwelue
You are welcome.
2006-06-19


Katherine Nwelue
Thank you so much Marjan. Onyeka has told me so much about you. Just wait, your Mom will soon get the thrills and begin one.
2006-06-19


Benny Strukelj
Great pome:)
2006-06-19


Onyeka Nwelue
Nooo---I can't judge my mom harshly. I wanted to know your views---lol--
2006-06-19


Arti
Awww beautiful pome. No wonder your son writes such awsome poems - U're both powerful writers.
Welcome here...
((hugs))
Arti.
2006-06-19


Onyeka Nwelue
Woah woah Mom! You didn't tell me you were joining this group? Oho! Ok then---if thats what will make you happy, welcome and have your seat--lol---

I can't comment on your poem though, let others do.
2006-06-19