A Thousand Miles Journey Poem by Rose Kanana

A Thousand Miles Journey

Rating: 4.8


He gazed blankly
not sure of his own sight
the track was already in the vicinity
a thousand miles journey had began

'mummy! ' he stammered
will there be food for us?
will we stand the gunshots of yester years?
will our life tormentors hunt us any more?

with ululations they were received
like kings and queens they dined
only for a period of time
the a thousand journey miles came to a halt

Friday, August 5, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: death,reunion
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Zwelethu Siwaphiwe Shweni 07 August 2016

Oh no! The 2nd stanza, just make me sad. You just nailed your poem Rose, thank you for sharing!

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Rose Kanana 08 August 2016

Your welcome, that is the life that some have to experience in real life

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Dedan Onyango 10 August 2016

Mmmh the suspense brings the message home, death comes as it so wishes. Thank you Poetess

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Menato San 06 August 2016

Woow it's really good i like it so much.Thanks for sharing

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Rose Kanana 06 August 2016

Thanks for your comment Maneto

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Aisha Masha 06 January 2017

Every journey comes to a halt at some point. Let us also enjoy the journey when it lasts.

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Ruth Nyokabi 10 September 2016

Anxiety, uncertainty a mix of confusion and hope brought out well.Good piece Rose

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James Mwenda 06 September 2016

Short lived happiness..death is painful good flow

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Collins Waswa 25 August 2016

Uncertainty, death, brought out well.Thanks for sharing Rose

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Edward Kofi Louis 22 August 2016

Only for a period of time! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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