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Now That the Monster Is At Our Gate

Yesterday, there was a bang, which gave me a pang. Then I shrugged my shoulder. afterall, it never happened at my corner. Today there is a blast, near our market place mast. Then I said, 'at last. the monster is at our gate.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/9/2016 1:59:00 AM

epic write and imagery, Modupe, I really like the way you summoned every line. LINDA

Richard Palmer

Date: 7/5/2014 2:13:00 PM

seems to be creeping up everywhere,nowhere is beyond its reach anymore,serious words Modupe,but on the topic of death,we as writers have vision of everything,be never afraid to express,you read When I Die 2,check out 1

John Pen

Date: 7/3/2014 4:15:00 AM

Religion taken too far

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2014 9:43:00 PM

WOW, this is short but it packs a whallop of a punch. An amazing first poem back post from you, Modupe. I'm gonna fave this one. So sorry about the fighting in your country and I wish for you much more than just one magic day. You need a lifetime of magic there. Luv, Andrea