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43 John Nkemngong Nkengasong and the rake-like housemaid came panting after him and the youngster turned and sighed and said: ‘‘Mother, let me out to feel the world like that man walking as he likes’’ As I traced my path away I heard the youngman’s plea echoing in my restless brain what a sigh I heaved for him knowing that the healthiest rose grows in the wild where ngwep ngwi wants to feel the world. On the Departure of Haifa The sap of the ngongo leaves Stretched out green in the evanescence of the year And crabs that yawned at noontime Found reason for their joy In the clay beddable pond Where only fresh nkeng saps Stood waving bye to one Who eclipsed my soul with a smile At San Francisco Bay. Njisoo Set me down Set me down The burden is heavy to lift from my head Where is Njisoo With the magic wand of the other world ...

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