The Sea MartyrdomBy Yero JallowPrior to the early morning dawnA goodbye to all family at bloodIn secrete consultationsFor fear of reprisal by the boat catchersAt cockcrow, the stop clock alarmedThe bed's rise with haste to the secretePlace of departure by the mangrovesWith a morning prayer and a final goodbyeSailing boats sailing from the East CoastOn board the deep Atlantic, sailing.Sailing boats sailingFrom the East Coast to the WestHundreds drowning to the sea's bottomWhile searching for their niche from the westSailing boats sailing to the WestEn-route to the land of dreamsArmed with a life jacket,thick gloves andA turtle's waterproof helmetFor protection against the enemy-sea waves.How many more on board the boaton the next batch by the dispatcherSailing passengers at a priceSailing boats sailingFrom the East Coast to the WestIt is either a capsize of a boatA blazing propeller asunder orA trap in the hands of Spain's brutesWhile en-route to the land of dreamsTherein, lies the sea martyrsBlowing hopes and shattering bonds.In the deserts, lie the oases of timeThe mirages afar with promising drinksAnd the desert walkersWalking you to your tombOr to your land of dreamAt a price of a camel's rideSailing the deserts sailingFrom the East Coast to the WestMaybe a returning corpseMaybe a successful journeyMaybe buried in the desert for everMaybe a victim of bandits on the wayMaybe a starving to deathMaybe drowning for everMaybe burnt to mere ashes.That's the ordeal with tis' manyMen of time, sailing boats sailingTo the land of dreamsSailing from the East Coast to the West.        

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