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One More Step

<“One more step, one more step, You’re almost home.” I tell myself As I walk back alone “One more step, one more step, You can make it.” The people I meet outside Tell me how it’s unfit “One more step, one more step And you’ll be safe.” It grows darker every minute I have no time to waste “One more step, one more step, Close your eyes.” Don’t respond, Ignore those boys “One more step, one more step, It’s going to be fine” I glance at my watch It’s only half past nine “One more step, one more step Don’t give in.” Fear takes over me. My deep breaths begin “One more step, one last step, And look! You’re alright.” But the joy fades as I realize It’s been the same every night - aahi >

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Date: 9/14/2024 11:51:00 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." Be blessed.
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Date: 1/19/2018 11:05:00 AM
Sanika, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this marvelous community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I TOO am ready to enjoy and follow you and your poetry if you'd like :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup 2018 :) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Sanika Prabhu
Date: 2/8/2018 7:48:00 AM
It's so great to hear that! Thank you so very much and I can't WAIT to meet more amazing people like you. Let's be friends! xx - sanika
Date: 1/7/2018 7:21:00 AM
No woman should have to go through this, it is very sad and disturbing.. excellent first poem Sanika.. Welcome to poetry soup..
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Sanika Prabhu
Date: 2/8/2018 7:50:00 AM
I have always voiced my opinions on feminism, and in the form of poetry, it just reaches out to more people. Thank you so much for reading it. Let's make a change together xx - Sanika
Date: 1/6/2018 9:07:00 AM
Potent and affective penning Sanika. A taste of the ever present fear women face, well done! Hugs :) mo
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Sanika Prabhu
Date: 2/8/2018 8:22:00 AM
Thank you so much! I was so nervous publishing this, but the feedback is definitely worth the nerves. It's incredible how much I like you already, just by reading a single comment! Xx - sanika
Date: 1/6/2018 8:44:00 AM
A very exciting poem...You kept the action alive...and rested at the end...All blessings to you, Sanika
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