The document provides an analysis of the poem "Telephonic Conversation" by Wole Soyinka. It summarizes the poem, which describes a telephone call between a potential landlord and a dark-skinned man looking to rent an apartment. During the call, the landlord focuses on discussing the man's skin color rather than the apartment details. The analysis then examines the themes of racial conflict and how politics can influence poetry for writers from certain backgrounds. It explores how the poem addresses racial prejudices in a calm, sophisticated manner without anger.