Nyabs

He taught me how to play
how to cradle marble
between forefinger and thumb
taught me arcane marble law
(What are Taw and Mib?)
the secrets of the quick Punjabi flick
to always play for keeps
and only see the nyab
that you are aiming for

Nyabs - Kenya school-speak for the game of marbles

Published by colinhopkirk

Poet, writer, artist. Writing and performing in England, publishing anywhere. Member of Hexameter performing poets. Workshops, projects, cross-arts collaborations.

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