This question is based on Selec ted Poems from Johnson, R et al(eds): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed); Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E, and Vincent,...

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The lines "The table is set and guerillas walk the land / While crocodiles surf" from Hallowelps' "The Dining Table" signify danger. The juxtaposition of the mundane act of setting a table with the presence of guerillas and surfing crocodiles creates a sense of unease and danger. The image of guerillas walking the land suggests the presence of conflict and violence, while the image of crocodiles surfing adds a surreal and unpredictable element to the scene. Overall, these lines convey a sense of a society in turmoil and the threat of danger lurking just beneath the surface.