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I live in the Delta, I am a Dug-out Canoe
My abode is the Delta. I was carved from its timber, old, strong and un-withered.
Until a creek has to be crossed, or islands to be hopped, I stay quiet, moored and tied in ropes of jute to my master’s private jetty- a jetty of rough planks hewn from the delta’s mangroves.
Both night and day, the dancing waves of the creek toss me up and down,
yet I dare not complain, ‘cos this place is my stay.
No sleep for my eyes and no food for my intestines, till I am used to the full: till my grains break away, soaked in the salty fluid of this rich delta.
I am it, the dug-out canoe, and this is my home- the Niger Delta.
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This article was written by Folarin Kolawole
Founder of Naijatreks, Nigerian-born Folarin Kolawole is a geologist, travel writer and researcher. When not at work, he travels the length and breadth of Nigeria, exploring, taking photos and writing about her numerous hidden tourist potentials. 'Naijatreks' is a product name registered under the Ntreks brand, which is also duly registered by Nigeria's Federal Corporate Affairs Commission. The contents on this blog are re-usable. However, it must be ensured that it is linked back to this blog, and correctly attributed to Naijatreks or the author. Please do not edit, rewrite or commercialize the original works on this blog without direct and written permission from the Founder (Folarin Kolawole). For inquiries and advert placement on the blog, kindly contact us at info-naijatreks@doc.com or naijatreks-doc@gmail.com.
Hmmm beautiful one here Fola…
Thanks Sammie
The dug-out canoe came alive in this post. I might not look at a canoe the same way again.
Thanks Jayceeeeee