Half Face

The silence is piercing, terrorism is imminent
Like waiting on the plate for the ball to be pitched
No idea of direction, speed or strength
On guard I wait, to cover my base

The curve ball from left is what to expect
The attack so severe, the defence so weak
Moments of fear, destruction and toture
My tears are a weapon

Strike one. I'm down nowhere to run
Face onslaught of what's about to take place
Strike two. I beg, yet on my knees
Time ticking by with anticipation high
Strike three. I'm out it's time to go

Strike me one, I chose pain
Strike me twice, I chose to save face
Strike me three times, I chose to walk on the path of safety
With chains and road blocks, it doesn't matter anymore
Atleast I ran with my half face
Strike me. Never again
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Agustin Avatar
February 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet 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." Have a blessed day.
La France Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 5:25 AM
Nhlonipho, wonderful poem and welcome to Poetry Soup _Constance
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