Frank O. Anywar

Kampala, Uganda

Frank, The Acholi Poet; was, born in Gulu, Northern Uganda, 1953. A father of six. Chairman, Uganda Writers Association. Has published three books. A Dairy Technologist, currently Sales Representative; APV East Africa. won a Literary Award in 1993 for his poetry book, Voices of the Dead. Won Editor's Choice award 1997 for the anthology, Best of The 90s. Distinguished Member of The International Society of Poets. Two novels and two poetry anthologies await publishing. I treasure your pleasure with my poems and appreciate your appreciation of them.

The Peace Mission

In search of safety, peace and security
true sons and daughters of the Soil
sit alert in the House-Supreme, with hearts back home
partnered in the noble mission by some peace-bent comrades,
whilst peace-laden honourables and stooges amongst
dilly-dally on trivial issues like smelly socks in the house;
they debate tirelessly for peace at home unheeded,
they propose dialogue with death desperate for life!
Wrestling the spooky unholy giants as last peace resort
in what's mere smoke-screen democracy which cares not
for the poor souls which must perish perilously in the jungles
in the epoch of innuendoes and indecent politics of screen-guys!
Watched; protected or unprotected by the USA, EU, UNO...
see by yourself and look at it the way you want!
In Zaire, in Sudan, in Uganda, in Rwanda, in the Middle East...
but be sure posterity will discern us and epitomize the shepherds
of hope as real champions in career martyrdom for peace,
and indeed fraternity will crown them ultimately
as Kings of truth in the Peace Mission.

Mummy-Daddy

In our home now Mummy's the man
And Daddy the woman,

Mummy shatters the door, bang!
With late night knocks, bang! bang!

While Daddy suckles baby swat! swat!
Babysitting late at night singing lullabies,

Daddy-Mummy just sits there cross-legged
Fuming whisky and smoking cigar,

Upside down now as it stands in our home who's who
Is unknown, Mummy the Daddy? Or Daddy the Mummy?