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This poem is part of the contest:

Neopoem Of The Week July 17th through July 23 2022

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Dear brother

You've split blood
To tender your seed
And stained your walls
With the fishy smells of greed,
Now you dance melancholy
To the rhythmic drums of shame
Of the crafty hands
You moulded.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
How does this theme appeal to you?
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Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Favorite Poets: Ken Saro-Wiwa, Niyi Osundare

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Comments

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 years ago

dear Favour Bariduanen

you have a good start for a poem. I would like to see you flesh it out with some details and history. thank you. welcome to Neopoet!

always, Cat