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Neopoet Weekly 02/16/25 to 02/22/24

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TURN AWAY (1)

The world sits on its thought, naked,
And tomorrow is a festival show of shame,
I smell salt dancing on my nostrils as
Flesh and bones dangle from the tender of my strength.
The people here are not jovial,
They dance slowly, beating away hands from their heads.
Drums and cymbals are silent as there's no rain to clap their buttocks,
The universe is mad, and there's no bride to live his happiness.
There's an exit staring through the walkway, crawling for salvation,
May there be no apology when his large mouth swallows many like me.
The other side of life is forlorn,
Wondering why nothing good is coming from Nazareth.
I envisage a dream only my mind can carry,
But she has become a flower only tears can bloom.

About This Poem

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About the Author

Region, Country: Nigeria, NGA

Favorite Poets: Niyi osunadare, William Morris, Alfred lord Tennyson, William Blake, William Shakespeare, John Milton and many more

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Comments

Lavender

Lavender

4 months ago

Turn Away (1)

Hello, Sheddie,
Very pensive language, a melancholy feeling throughout. I am eager to learn more about this to appreciate fully, and will return after your response.
Thank you!
L

Sheddie

Sheddie

4 months ago

Thank you ❤️

Thank you for taking time to read through Lavender. The poem is a sober reflection on the difficulties and complexities of life. How people wish their dreams come true but get different results.

Lavender

Lavender

4 months ago

Hello, Sheddie,

Yes, I see that. What a remarkable final line. Very empathetic, the feeling of knowing true sorrow.
Thank you,
L