A poet’s celebration of humanity
Denja Abdullahi’s new book, ‘The Road to Bauchi and Other Poems’ is a slim volume of 42 short poems grouped into four sections, namely: ‘Bauchi Poems,’ ‘Haiku Poems,’ ‘Of People and Places,’ and ‘Receding Song.’ This poetic harvest is a carnival in a way, a feast of creativity which is lyrical, nostalgic, and contemplative in parts. It is a festival of life and a celebration of humanity.
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