Hometown Poem

Douala, my river city,

Town of the fresh fishes,

Cradle of the Wouri River,

Economic capital of my country Cameroon,

I will never forget your memories.

City of the fighters,

Valiant soldier of the World War I

You have shed blood for the freedom of my country.

Far from my eyes, but near to my heart,

I miss the song of your birds during morning sunrises. However, the view of the Chicago shores reminds me of your river.