Best Af Poems
Af-Rui-KaThe African countries lived well by themselves
Until the white man crossed, continental shelves
I can understand adventurers who decided to roam
But not the conglomerates who raped as they combed
The British in Sudan and the French colonies
Never helped Africa being brought to it's knees
This beautiful continent enjoying...
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Categories:
black african american, history,
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Couplet
Af the End of the RainbowSpectrum of colors arise with great force
Exploding in prism gleams that resurface
Symbol of hope after the storm passes
Captivate your eyes with its mysteries
For What Is At The End Of The Rainbow Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper
Fourth Place
1-19-2016...
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Categories:
af, rainbow,
Form:
Couplet
Little GirlMy life is a gift, I cherish it so
But there is so much to me you just don't know.
Mirror mirror on the wall,
I watched you you burn.
I watched you fall.
The scars and tears and battered eyes.
I spun a web, a web of lies.
I said I'd...
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Categories:
af, addiction, change, faith, recovery
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