Esu Rides the Subway in New York

Watercolor

15” x 19”

A tribute piece, containing a poem I wrote of the same name. This piece honors the Orisha, Esu, Lord of the Crossroad, and Rowland Abiodun, the finest teacher I have ever known.

Esu rides the subways in New York

I always see him, partly because I am so astute

but mostly because he is not hiding

Hiding in plain sight

I look to him for guidance

which he appreciates

as he mocks me

My rides are safaris, pilgrimages

Searching for Esu on the train

Seeking the wisdom of he who finds me a fool

2023

Private Collection