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Neopoem Of The Week Contest December 18th to 24th 2022

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Brevity of Life

Life is full of pitfalls
We must be brave
One day they’ll leave us alone.
Where shall we go?
When we sit on the fence
We’ll just be cutting off our own noses to spite our faces
When an oppressive silence hangs over us
When friends and peacemakers wear an expression of terror.
Earth is full of lust
We must be brave.

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About the Author

Region, Country: Osun State, Nigeria, NGA

Favorite Poets: William Wordsworth, Niyi Osundare, Wole Soyinka, J.P Clack

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Rula

Rula

2 years 7 months ago

Well said Mr. Joghe

Words of wisdom I wish to reach as many as possible.
I especially like the repeated " we must be brave"
Thank you for sharing!