Our Landlord

Mr. Tasha, our landlord neva rest?
Na so so bark he dey bark from room to room
Reeking of alcohol like person wey sleep for bar
Money to buy ogogoro and Mama Bola kponmo
Sometimes he would forget if you paid rent
But remember when you are one week late
Your friend when you settle his tax
And swiftly becomes your enemy when you owe nothing
He is a house owner, and a tenant at the bar
He spends most of his time and money there
Buying, drinking and spending on hopes
Till a gutter becomes a comfortable bed

Victor Oyedele