When the Ẹ̀fọ̀n tree is seen, it's a sign of dawn
When the Lèkélèké bird of the great god is seen
It's a sign of approaching light
It's a sign of the breaking of a new day
It's a sign that the night is over
The meeting (or gathering) is now the last day
The meeting is now the day of great judgment.
Note: Ẹ̀fọ̀n is a type of tree in Yoruba culture, and Lèkélèké is a type of bird associated with the gods. The poem appears to be describing the approach of dawn and the end of night, using these cultural symbols.
Original poem, in Yoruba at