These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and...
Assessment:JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2014Subject:Literature In English
These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro M. et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.In Owonibi's Homeless, not Hopeless, the persona explains that street beggars
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In Owonibi's poem "Homeless, not Hopeless," the persona is explaining the life of street beggars. The persona says that these street beggars are mainly concerned with their daily needs and survival, rather than worrying about heaven. They spend their days and nights trying to find food and shelter, and do not have the luxury of sleeping and dreaming. The persona does not mention anything about the street beggars attending conferences in towns.