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IFEGI-OKU (WEEK 43) - "The Northern Lands" Part 3 of 3 |
WEEK 43, THE NORTHERN LANDS, Part 3 of 3
Let us now return to the tale at hand
For Earth Revered is about to speak:
"Nndi-Ike! Men of Strength! Welcome!
But pray, where is the Heart of Your Party?"
She addresses Flint, the group's eldest male
"She is lost to us, O Earth Revered.
We waited past the agreed upon hour.
And waited past the third day's quarter.
"We thought next to invade the village.
The whole of the South is no match to us.
Since their folk waste tilling soil all day.
While we spend ours raising spears, o-yeah!"
"What stopped you then?" bristles Earth Revered
Sensing danger, Flint continues with care
"Your parting words which did declare:
Return home even should your Heart fail."
"That's correct," Earth says, standing tall
"The south builds sinew hoeing yams
And are quick to rally from east to west.
Uneasy peace have we both endured.
"I would not have our secret out by
Having you foolishly invade their grounds."
She wonders at length if Southern men
Are as stupid as hers in the Northern Lands
"You are wisest of all, O Earth Revered!"
Says Flint, relieved his head won't roll
Quiet descends and soon deep mourning
For their Cherished Lost was much renowned
"Fortunately," continues Earth Revered
"Our expeditions carried this time around
Did not all register total loss."
A wave of the hand, she ushers in the space
Three more sets of Northern Strong Men
In their midst, the Hearts of their parties
She bids the women come one at a time
To unveil the bundles each holds in her arms
One at a time, with much ceremony
The women forward and unwrap their cloaks
Revealing three babes, cherub-faced girls!
A resounding cheer of "O-Yeah, O-Yeaaaahhh!
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