To My Son
...Son, let your mouth strangle silence -
The silence that breeds pushovers
For profitless is the burden of a caged tongue
When spikes in thy bottom doth lodge.
Son, let not the bubbling discour...
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Categories:
hardihood, africa, anti bullying, encouraging,
Form: Free verse
Only Son Forsaking His Filial Promise To Father On His Deathbed
...After papa succumbed
to congestive heart failure
October 7th, 2020 yours truly
neglected fulfilling promised score.
I did shirk maintaining bond
with youngest sister
who when a boy especially...
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Categories:
hardihood, absence, age, allegory, autumn,
Form: Rhyme
Ordinary Girl
...Cute long legs with strappy lacy shoes
Glamor wears and classy hairdos
Eloquent speech with flawless quotes
Elegant grace and so much banknotes
All they see is a damsel in pearls
All She wants ...
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Categories:
hardihood, life
Form: Rhyme