Udala Tree

Beautiful udala tree
essence i could gather
from nostalgic a folk tale
by my late aunt Anna.

The only known adorable tree
Igbankes 8th wonder of the world
before the tale she loved same tree
that served a landmark to her hut.

Udala, the fruits dialectical name
a fruit loved by Igbankes children
traditional chewing gum mined instanter
a wonder that only myth can unfold

On that faithful day
i was served 'ujuju soup and fufu'
ancient village delicacy by aunt Clara...
that lived by the udala tree befor my hut she said...

A strange offering she said
wisdom spoke as she left the meal for the moro
12 mid-night echoed "Anna" from the udala tree
of a meal she never ate for their coined schedule.