Inawo Murphy Ternenge Poems

My heart
hard like a diamond
not easy to break
hearing my heart beat
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The moon is full of light
clouds float with delight
street twinkle like stars
in the firmament.
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It's a basket full of pain
to wake everyday
knowing the burden
created by the throne
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It's like a dream to us all
that thou art
in an endless sleep
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My sweet and lovely mother
had i come from another womb
my decision would be suicide
then i would end up in a tomb
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The ones yet born
Avert coming into the cold hot world
If on your way, turn
Hear me if you can
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