Kudzai Mhangwa Poet Free verse

Broken Wing

I sang for a purpose   
I sang because I had a song  
I sang so that the angels might hear me
I flew because I had wings
I fell in love with the endless sky
I drove across the cotton clouds

You clipped off my wings and threw them to the sea  
I looked for your face 
Nowhere in sight
I needed you  
I owed you so much
I thought I owed you my life

But I found light in me
And I let it glow  
Despite the thick darkness  
I let the wings grow back
I taught myself a new song
My own melody
So long I waited for you    
To return my broken wings 
I did not realize that they
Are no longer mine. 

You broke my wings
But I grew new ones 
You stole the song in my heart  
I learnt a new one
You took away your love
And I decided to love myself.

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Sara Chansarkar April 26, 2017 at 12:49 PM Inspiring and uplifting lines,congrats Kudzai

Meenakshi Raina April 24, 2017 at 12:46 PM Beautiful write....Congratulations... Kudzai Mhangwa April 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM Hie Meenakshi! Thanks so much!

Charlie Smith April 24, 2017 at 11:01 AM Wonderful work Kudzai, congratulations... Kudzai Mhangwa April 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM Thanks Charlie!

Lisa Ricci April 21, 2017 at 9:54 AM Hello Kudzai. Words that come to mind are inspirational motivational positiveness self worth and more much more. Allow me to say So let it be said so let it be written so let it be done. I think this is marvelous in every way. Wonderful expression in its entirety. Enjoy the day and poetry. Kudzai Mhangwa April 24, 2017 at 2:56 PM Hie Lisa. Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm very glad you enjoyed my poem. I love writing because it allows me to escape the betrayal and pain I've experienced in the past. This is my most personal work to date, I'm so glad you like it. Lots of love!

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 14, 2017 at 7:37 AM We should not let others dictate who we are, not even in things of the heart otherwise we become somewhat disabled. Yeah for the new wings!:) Amitiés Kudzai Mhangwa April 14, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thanks Anne-Marie! To date this is my most personal poem, it was really painful to write.

Charles Melody Lightning Ink April 13, 2017 at 10:02 AM But i found light in me i let it glow. Despite the thick darkness i let my broken wings glow. Great write my dear brother. I concur, however we rise. Thank you for stopping by my door mouth. Kudzai Mhangwa April 14, 2017 at 11:32 AM I love you poetry! Thanks for the kind words my brother!