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South Africa 1985

I saw millions of roses
As I passed by the countryside	
All dead and laid before my eyes
Side by side.

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DM Babbit

May 16, 2017 at 8:19 AM

Congrats, such expressive thought provoking words.

Kim Rodrigues

May 14, 2017 at 9:15 PM

I see why you got the top win! Congrats. A very vivid and sad image, Zahab!

Eve Roper

May 13, 2017 at 3:44 PM

Fabulous, Zahab, congratulations on your win. ~*

Zahab Menorah Etopobong

May 14, 2017 at 5:56 PM

Thank u eve...am grateful

Abosede Ogundare

May 13, 2017 at 2:43 PM

Beautiful message in four lines... congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong

May 13, 2017 at 2:03 PM

Zahab, your poem is so powerful and poignant! I see why it was chosen for first place. A very deserving placement. I am honored just to be on this winning list. Congratulations!#7 Aloha, Connie : )