Yesterday

Yesterday was with us
Yesterday is like a
Digested food that
We ate last night
They told us that
Teachers are light
The learners are their
Evidence their light
Yesterday I was flogged
As a child by my mother
 for me to be better today
Yesterday was my past
Today is my present
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Hello Okonkwo, I like this poem. It has meaning it has a message written in this poem. Have a nice day my friend.
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February 12, 2019 at 2:26 PM
Your welcome.
Ifeanyichukwu Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Thank you Darlene I am pleased to hear from you.
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