A Reason

Wrinkled edges in my youth 
Flesh, proximal to the bones 
"solarised" Melanin, kindred to burnt sacrifice 
Sketched bruises, signs of storms weathered 
The "hour glass",  a testimony of lemons  through sands

Stitches in pattens 
Indelible stamps of artistry 
A picturesque of terror subjected 
testament to the other side of the  "honey pot "

Spirit in eternal warfare 
Reality under scrutiny 
Belief, far fetched 
Embodiment of Confusion 

Why Smile?, Push through?, Believe?, or Love?
................
HE, within me,
a reason for the reason.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Agustin Avatar
June 7, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Mwakatundu Avatar
June 8, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Thanks for the compliment and a warm welcome.
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