Background: Linda U Okpalaeze was born in 1981. Words have always fascinated her having written her first poem at the age of 12. She is a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria. Linda currently works in a bank. She writes, "I had wanted to be a natuarlist or a poet. I havent given up hope yet. My friends believe I have a way with words. Its my dream to publish something that will bring peace to all who read it. The type of peace known to kids." You may e-mail her at uchennal2000@yahoo.com.

Tension

fingers stretched taunt
on the steering
eyes hard and narrow
with determination
foul words flying
lips pursed in readiness
the searing sun
bearing down on drivers below

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