We deceive we

when the dew come pouring,
when the sun smiles and goes
into a dawn yawning
there we tell love goodmorning


And back when the spring's dry
when the clouds go frowning
wen the sun goes dim and shy
into an evening boring
there we tel luv 'gud'night


(4rm dayo's "we deceive we")
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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