Back Contorted
On the contorted back
Of Africa in tearful neglect
Based buttocks
The stoic, obese and always full
Of odd appetites
Pain in the back
Of Africa in tears
Centuries are mange
Here and there, scattered
Oh God, I deplore:
- I got tired of this shame!
Copyright © Alberto Secama | Year Posted 2015
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