Africa,
The undiluted genealogy of humanity and humility
The undisputed abode of nature
Surrounded by wild bushes, forests, winding rivers,
Uncountable mountains, endless valleys, sacred hills
And unasailable caves
The breeding ground for crocodiles, Gorilla's, Lions, Buffalo's
And unquantifiable exotic animals
The domicile of moonlight tales;
Tales laced with valor and splendor
Africa,
Where the stars and the moon defiantly compete
To outshine, and out manoeuver each other
And Sunshine and rain are a constant menace
The home of Kings and Queen's
Where the resonance of unquenchable laughter
Mimics the reverberating clap of thunder
Drowning and submerging the echoes of war and famine
Like a sinking submarine.
Categories:
manoeuver, africa, allusion, hope, hyperbole,
Form: Free verse
In the strategic game plan,
the king is the prime vulnerable,
to be defended, not to lose the game.
All the pieces shift as per dynamic scheme,
attack the opponent, break the defense
on the board in tactical skillful moves,
designed by mental maneuver
to checkmate and win.
October 16, 2020
Contest : Games-Mental Or Physical
Sponsor : William Kekaula
Categories:
manoeuver, games,
Form: Free verse
My head is calm
My space is zen
I glide and I meander
Manoeuver in a psychic hovercraft
I’m in my private bubble
Impervious to noise around me
Blissfully cut off from outsiders
Their bitter words are hollow
They're out there l'm in here
Water off a duck’s back
AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Submitted on January 28, 2020 for contest STRAND CHOICE 9 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - Honorable Mention
Posted on January 21, 2020
Categories:
manoeuver, introspection, peace, solitude, spiritual,
Form: Free verse