Four Afriku

blood-ridden bed!

adolescent girl seized by the throat

a man, half naked!



2
new moon,

resurrects memories of honeymoon,

the loss of virginity, the regrets.



3
on a cold, cold morning,

I can imagine in other worlds

a hot, hot afternoon.



4
a man is

holding a goat down

on the ground; also himself!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rodrigues Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 10:41 PM
1 is so sad and awful. Vivid image!
Justice Ndubuisi Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 2:48 AM
Yes, it's an awful experience for victims of rape. It never really goes away. Thanks Kim for reading and commenting.
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