Good people in the cold With the night dark and clear Holding unto their heart-felt dreams Pleading for roof over their heads While some, their lives broken… Read more “HOMELESS”
Tag: People
YOU DON’T KNOW ME, DON’T JUDGE ME
You know my first name You even know my last name You indeed know my genetic father, but You don’t know me, don’t judge me You don’t… Read more “YOU DON’T KNOW ME, DON’T JUDGE ME”
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”
NIGHTS
Dark, taciturn and frigid Sad, the nights come and go Sea keeping silent And the trees falling asleep It shouldn’t be doubted ever As at nights nothing… Read more “NIGHTS”
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