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Her Sorrows

She's in the cut, with a different kind of fabric  She earns minimum wage, but her Instagram is lavish  Trust me I don't know how she keeps the balance  Probably got a married man who injects cash in her balance  That's why it's not a challenge Until he gets tired of her and he beats with her belt  Now she's drowning in her tears, and hoping for a Michael Phelps He raped her, he thought he owned her just because he provided the paper  She couldn't go to the police station  They are going to tell her she deserved it Her friends are just as bad, they're serpents Now she feels dirty, she's seeking for detergent She wanted to do tests, the public hospital doctor told her it wasn't urgent  When she finally did, she found out she got AIDS Too embarrased to use ARVs, so she started counting her days  Months went by, she wasn't rocking Christian Dior anymore Gave herself to the Lord, she was a Christian who decided to read more  Took those ARVs, and started building a life  Started stitching up the wounds and pulling out the knives  That doesn't make it better though, she's still another statistic  If you heard how many women were raped on a daily you'd go ballistic  They tell them that their skirts are too short  Then they look at her in disgust when she has to abort Happens again and again, because the perpetrator know he ain't going to court

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 8/16/2016 11:19:00 AM
Lelona, , Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**
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Lelona Njokweni
Date: 8/16/2016 1:50:00 PM
I only noticed now this "reply" option after commenting on your other poems. But once again I would like to say thank you for the warm welcome, it is much appreciated. I would also enjoy having a poet of your calibre as a friend
Date: 8/15/2016 7:18:00 PM
Lelona, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Lelona Njokweni
Date: 8/16/2016 1:52:00 PM
Thanks a lot, I have actually checked out some of your poems and think that they are very beautiful. I'm lucky to have you guys as poet companions

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