Best Abruptly Poems

They Left so Abruptly

(for the countless South Africans, of all colours, who dedicated their lives for freedom and democracy)

the valiant ones
countless
many known
many more nameless

the truest sons and singers
husbands and poets
lovers and wives
daughters and farmers
workers and sisters
brothers and friends

they left so abruptly
with quiet pride
steely courage
gentle dignity

they...

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The same old place
Now feels so strange;
How time and space
Has wrought such change.


The good old days
Now misty blur,
Time ran away
Vague lots cast slur.


The times of old
Once cool and clear,
How life unfolds
Despite odd fears.


The swift passage
Of age growing;
Heed the message
Quick in knowing.


The starting line
So long ago;
Yes...

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Poise
Cheers voice
In fond choice


Past
At last
Now greets cast


Feel
Grand deal
Words that heal


Face
Can trace
A calm space


Gain
Joy plain
Not in vain


Cheer
Lives here
To purge fear


Writes
Keep cites
In clear bites


Hook
Good looks
In wise book


Sketch
Deep catch
That lights match


Bliss
Flames this
In sure peace


Light
True sight
In word flight




Leon Enriquez
27 October 2018
Singapore...

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