The conversation had nothing to do with Soyinka’s poem. It was memorable in its own special way.
Freewheeling and wide ranging, it touched on issues of genealogy, upbringing and heritage.
A point of connection was quickly discovered. Bonding felt natural.
Then, the news came, like a thunderbolt. There was only going to be one phone conversation.
Maybe the dialogue is supposed to continue across planes. Who knows?
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