A Family That Gained Peace

Long time ago; in an African land
In a house whose walls with fine flannelette sheets
Whose roof was well made
A house whose floor was well tiled
Lived a family that known no peace 

A family that uttered disgusting terms
That could be described by all bad and negative oeuvre
Members so hostile and selfish to each other
Same people very harmless and poltroon
It was a family that known no peace 

And now the villagers so tired of it
Many fasted and prayed for it;maybe it was a spiritual issue
Elders gave them infallible advice and cautions
And a glimmer of hope was seen
And that was a family that known no peace

Rate of libido decreased among the sons
Hearts now decorated with pompom
And their old behaviours were becoming a stale
So wise as they were; one word was enough for them
And that was a family gaining peace

Change was becoming a manner; the East met West
As they now hugged each other with love
Holding each other's hands like a handrail
I stood at a distance watching them break their smiles into tears
It was a family that gained peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cromer Avatar
February 6, 2019 at 3:31 AM
Wonderful turn of events in this one. Change is always welcome. Family is important. I love the end. I wish for us all to gain peace and keep it. Nice write.
Thee Poet Avatar
February 6, 2019 at 5:36 AM
Thank you Deborah Cromer
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