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in PoetryTHE WONDERS OF MY SOUL
The gentle charming wind whispers in the air, Caressing the sweetness of the c-o-o-o-o-o-l breeze, Moving in effortless wonder, unmindful of its beauty, That consumes my soul with happiness and […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Poetry, Self-help and Inspiration, War and Conflict, Writing and LiteratureLeft behind; the silent struggle of children and youth forced to dropout of school
Left behind; the silent struggle of children and youth forced to drop out of school The gates were open as Mercy( not real names) and her parents, with other children […] More
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in PoetryGood Intentions
Dear son As you grow You will hate me I will tell you things you don’t like I will forbid you things you like. Look I see broken shards Everywhere. […] More
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Commercializing Poetry: Irene Esther Mutuzo Shares Her Journey
Poets are literary artists who express emotions, ideas and thoughts through the use of verse; a creative writing technique typically characterized by a certain rhythm and style. Although many people […] More
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in Poetry
Temptation 1
Temptation 1 Temptation was inviting, but no words needed to be said, So, nervously I sat down again, on the edge of the warm, familiar bed. Oh, I knew well […] More
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End is start
Like the leaf I fade I flow on water sinking But end is the start More
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I am the perpetrator but your victim in the end – I play my cards right.
I was taking deliberate rest from my keyboard when I was attacked by rumours of people “losing their jobs” because of the scandals they have caused. If it was up […] More
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in PoetryCORONA, BE NOT PROUD
With the firmament gone dark; She slouches with greedy claws; Her proboscis piercing our lungs; She devours humanity for sport; Her mention sends trepidations; And sets hearts into palpitations Yes…she […] More
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I want to get my hands on her
Especially for Tinashe Along comes this lady teeming with all sorts of beautiful currents. She is millions and millions kinds of fineness. Looking like what I always thought she would […] More
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A LETTER FROM 2020 #Stories4Health
Dear 2050, How are the daily struggles of life? -breathing, smiling, living- Do not grin till your charred lips Crack from this repetitive exercise You like calling survival. Do not […] More
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A Mile in the Fire
A Mile in the Fire Hell is not flames, it’s the walk, the bruising of good cheer. A vile voyage, barefoot on embers of shame, each step a contract with […] More
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20 MINUTES 19 SECONDS (Open list) (1 submission)
I was wrong! I was wrong to think she belonged to the kitchen, I was wrong to deprive her of an education, I was wrong to think of her as […] More
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#MuwadoLoveLetter #YOU, MY WHITE MUKIGA
You rearranged my vocabulary so no EXs It’s like they were never there, guess they found my memory’s exit. If you left me, that would be hectic. I thought being […] More
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BETRAYAL OF TRUST
We were inseparable, a bond so strong Shared every secret, right and wrong. But there was one thing we never shared Our hearts, our loves, our deepest cares. I introduced […] More
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in PoetryJuicy Lucy
Is it your smile? The passion in your eyes? Your glowing plum essence? Or the rolling of ur eyes? Is it the feeling of danger? The soft shiver down my […] More
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#MuwadoLoveNote
This is a lovely poem, couldn’t have done better myself. More
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WORLD WAR LOVE
WORLD WAR LOVE Dear Bae, The day we first locked eyes, It was an Adam and Eve -like situation, You belonged to another,and i was just a simple daughter of […] More
