A Hungry Fire Poem by Adams Elizabeth Oyarese

She blew a goodbye kiss to mummy
And off into the school she scampered
Exchanging pleasantries and last night's stories
And looking forward to dusk to get pampered

A busy day it was at school
Anticipating the end of day
Oh! yes the bell finally came through
Off to the bus as it led the way

An excited mother has made a dish
And smiles at the newly bought party dress
My daughter would try this after her stew of fish
Once she is home and undressed

Alas! the awaiting inferno
Beings are burnt to worthless ash
With wailing whispers and twisted groans
Oh mummy! oh mummy! the fire comes in a flash

Still the waiting mother, waits but in vain
Oblivious to her daughter's severe pain
Until the news is brought to light
And it did leave her in such a fright

With melancholy she beholds the cremation
Yeh! Moremi! my only daughter
Has become a fuel for incineration
Lost and vanished in a hungry Fire