Ingrate

Ingrate by Adejola Joseph
Ingratitude of an ignorant
A daylight robber and abuser of opportunities
An ingrate is a time waster
A simple murderer
He doesn't appreciate
And when he does it is flattery
Helping an ingrate is like pouring water in the basket.
Ingrate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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July 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Pretty hard-hitting this, Adejola. Makes an impact! :) john
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