Stumbling down an empty street everyday He learns to survive From a district where survival was art Hopes and dreams shattered With the black clouds covering the… Read more “LIFE ON THE STREET”
Tag: Faith
I HAVE BEEN THERE
Down and my soul weary Clouded with troubles and my heart weak I never say never Looking opaque And my path murky Struggling to survive Hidden in… Read more “I HAVE BEEN THERE”
JUST LIKE MUSIC
Just like music I want to be free Relax my mind Go places and touch lives Just like music I want to express myself My ideas,… Read more “JUST LIKE MUSIC”
SUNSET AT DAWN (IN MEMORY OF ABDULGAFAR JNR [DADDY])
I watched you cut off from this world of the living I was helpless, like a new baby, born into this world Clouded with sadness, like darkness… Read more “SUNSET AT DAWN (IN MEMORY OF ABDULGAFAR JNR [DADDY])”
CAPTIVE SLAVES
Africa to an unknown land Our brothers dragged Barefooted and naked Eyes wide, white pleading Body covered with marks of whips Heavy chains dangling from their body… Read more “CAPTIVE SLAVES”
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