Tebogo Hlako Poet Elegy

It Once Was

It once was..

The wooden square.
the
Kettle,and my stomach is breathing fire.
the table is boiling.
the home lives in the house.
the burning roof.sealed windows.
full of emptiness.Hello. sinking in the ship.
retrospective at the dust where wind demons aways.
- echos. Casino of cards.rats eating jokers.
Smell of abortion.laughter in the dead lungs of a mockers.death to a living worm.seal me a.plant.bone me memories. Closed eyes.wide awake vision.Holes fragile and thin.once upon a time.stories the tale in a heart.knifes pointing maps.fingers traveling.rage sketches red.portraits vocals movement .I wish upon hope.dueces.never an ending culture.youth the oldest would agree.scripts dotted images.just when I thought love had met me.I started to only know who you are. Scrummbled blood.the usless canvas of the king I died on.palms in the roots of legs. Wish upon a distance. Bowed head.bended thoughts,turned answers.angels taught me the feel of wingts,wish a devil was not the sealed heart .forgive the knife that hurts far better than steel.fountains of pink cells locked to it’s thickness..
It once was the beauty thy lips endured,but… I WAS A WOMAN IN THIS GIRL I GREW A LADY FROM WHOM I COULD'VE BEEN...

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Faraz Ajmal June 9, 2017 at 5:43 AM A very beautiful written poem, I really enjoyed reading it however I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them

Pace Ink-U-Script August 6, 2016 at 3:21 AM Another captivating write indeed!!! Post more!! Tebogo Hlako August 6, 2016 at 4:41 AM Thank you, i will definitly write more. :)

Stephan McBride July 28, 2016 at 10:25 PM amazing i love it so captivating Tebogo Hlako August 1, 2016 at 8:52 AM thank you so much Stephan

Poet Destroyer A July 27, 2016 at 10:08 PM Tebogo Hlako,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Tebogo Hlako August 6, 2016 at 4:39 AM Thank you Linda, yes i will scroll to see your thinking and write. :)

Miltos Gitas July 27, 2016 at 10:25 AM Amazing Tebogo Hlako July 27, 2016 at 10:27 AM thank you Miltos

Skat A July 25, 2016 at 3:19 PM Tebogo,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT** Tebogo Hlako July 26, 2016 at 2:59 PM I appreciate the warm welcome since it's so cold in my room,thank :). i am an artist,a student, a female being, love people, and artistic surroundings. I am studying fashion, writes poetry some days, haha i truly believe in art. i believe that a oerson should find themselves study themselves express themselves and not forget to live.