We Nigerians

When challenged about

Excess and vainglorious edifices

Are forced to admit

(albeit unwillingly)

Our extreme enthusiasm

For building

Stuff

But not up-keeping

Any of it.

Comparison

Steals and kills.

Literally.

Pilfering time,

Along with the

Ability to appreciate…

Look past the

Tempting tinsel

Avoid the

Brightly coloured

Ripples of ribbon

Don Ray-Bans

To block out

Exquisitely pleated

Satin bows

The day a podiatrist told me to stop doing Aerobics was one of the happiest days of my life! I tried very hard to hide my glee, but I'm quite sure he caught it. Nonetheless, I managed a tortured, "Oh no! I love my Aerobics class!!" For effect.

Who knew that when Benjamin Disraeli said that, "there are lies, damn lies, and statistics", one ultra-fib would embody all three degrees of his statement?