A Drummer Boy is one in Yoruba language who recites the eulogy of his roots and history. The poem is just a rendition in praise of the Author's root and tradition. He is a Yoruba, one of the largest ethnic group from western Nigeria. Enjoy!!!!!!

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…remember the words of the Elders,

“However long the night,

The dawn will break”

Sitting at the banks

Of Osun

Recounting the tale

Of Osun’s beauty

And deity

Even Ogun

In his valor and might

Could not resist her appeals.

Oh Moremi and her natural charms

Is easily not forgotten

Which brought the enemy kingdom

To great harm

Drummer Boy

Drummer boy

O’ remember the stories

Of Olumo’s courage

As she protected her children

From external threats by hiding

Them in her caves

And Idanre’s greatness

When she harbored ancient…

By David Adejumo