if your enemy thirsts

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if your enemy thirsts, give him drink, says the preacher

so, when
aunty ramotu asked for a
glass of cold water to quench her
thirst, i added droplets of
sniper to taste

it’s beautiful how she sits still like
a piece of oil art–lifeless–incapable
of trapping me, again, in-between
warm thighs while family sleeps

if your enemy thirsts, give him
drink, says the preacher. nobody
said it must be pure water

Jaachịmmá Anyatọnwụ

Jaachịmmá Anyatọnwụ (formally Jaachi Anyatonwu) is a creative entrepreneur, writer, and designer, and the Founder of Loopers Creative Agency, Ikike Arts, and Poemify Publishers. With over ten years of experience in branding, web design, content strategy, and creative direction, he help brands and audiences connect through clear, culturally resonant storytelling. Author of 'Content Writing: The Hows, Whys, and Whats' and voice behind the Bard Influence newsletter, Jaachịmmá is passionate about preserving the Igbo language and African narratives while inspiring modern audiences through design, poetry, and digital media.