Bantu

thunder roars from the restless sky
                    homeless man with intense hunger pangs

















03/25/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 12:54 PM
so sadly true!
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 6:54 AM
- Well done, Alexis - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs
May Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 4:58 AM
Great Bantu Alexis, best wishes
Callus Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 12:47 PM
The rumbling of thunder and the rumbling of a hungry stomach match extremely well, Alexis. A fitting example of this short poetry form. ~ Best regards // paul
Salehi Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 9:25 AM
Unfortunately is too real...
Sands Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 6:27 AM
Excellent poem Alexis. Very well written :)
Proxenos Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 5:41 AM
Good luck in the contest my friend and wow powerful words to describe what a homeless hungry man had to now go through. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Poet Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Wow, this is a deep Bantu, Alexis. Really mind-stimulating. Good luck with the contest
Chuuk Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Skillfully done!
Rose  Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM
wow it tells the whole story here, and a sad one at that. :(
Leiser Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Wow, this is a profound Bantu, Alexis. Very thought provoking.
Buehler Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Your stirring poem is quite vivid and dynamic, Alexis. Best of wishes, Evelyn :)
Trifiatis Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Certainly, a thunderous Bandu like that may win the day, dearest Alexis. Good luck, my loving friend. Hugs xxx
Gentile Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 11:50 AM
I agree with Michelle Alexis , The image you created is so strong and powerful!! Hope your weekend is great !!!
Faulkner Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Powerful image, Alexis, very timely, best wishes for the contest~
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