I've often had a dream where am trying to escape from someone trying to steal my teeth so I never get to smile...it's not funny;its instead become my greatest fear.
This thing will just pass down the lineage, if they all have to be remembered...perhaps by the fig tree planted by her forefathers, silently peeping through the window as they drink and go, one by one.
Dariah dragged herself into the bathroom, the fresh memory hung on the walls of her thoughts like a death sentence executed everyday of her life. She wanted to erase every detail that reminded her of the event on that day,years ago.
I may not truly wrap my mind around this man's story of death and resurrection, his body buried in no-man's land; his torso in Kenya, feet in Tanzania. I listen very keenly, believing every word from his mouth- he is my father!
So I remember: A young beautiful girl...so much younger than my mother, jumping out of my father's bedroom window. My eyes were only seven years old. But the memory is now 23 years older, very vivid with images intact like the reflection in my...
We sit face to face with a wall between us; I have never seen his face, neither he mine. We describe ourselves and create mental pictures of each other. Then everyday we hold a conversation; I close my eyes and see through the wall: I listen...
They instigated war against us with their sharp vicious tongues, made us turn against our own brothers. Why are they now? I will feed their bloody hearts on vultures...
27 COMMENTS
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August 1, 2015 - 16:03 This is so amazing!!! You were right! I should look out cause man you are wow!!! Good luck ;)celestialmind
August 1, 2015 - 16:08 Lol...I really had to scratch my head this time round. Looking forward to read from you my favorite poet. Thanks for the up vote!rekhanshiraghava
August 1, 2015 - 16:18 If i say wow.... it wont be enough.. If i say amazing... its less too... So all i can say is... brilliant writing... Clapss...celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:04 Aaw Rekhanshiraghava :)...that's really sweet of u to say. I'm grateful you for the claps... & the up-vote too :)Vishnumayaa
August 1, 2015 - 17:30 You've written something that is really true its , often everyone bothers for the matter of their teeth , just like you !! ALL THE BESTcelestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:07 Thanks Vishnumayaa...I guess a grin gives our teeth away :D I appreciate the up-vote and wish u the best too ;)sheelsdevi
August 1, 2015 - 18:20 That is the strangest fear to reckon with.but I thoroughly enjoyed your poem Allsaid and done ,you dont have to worry about that fright .the modern dentistry is soaring .celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:10 Haha, thank goodness for dentists! Thanks for the upvote. Wishing u the best!nupur27
August 1, 2015 - 19:26 Bang on celestial mind again!!! Waht rhyming lyrical work you just came up with!!! Words Sentences Formations Transitions All were perfect!!celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:14 Aaaaw Nupur27...nicely put :) :) :). Thank u very for the up-vote. Wishing u the best too mate!nupur27
August 2, 2015 - 14:45 I did upload one :P ALL by the encouragment of u ppl!!!koyaai
August 1, 2015 - 19:48 I am speechless here. Solid work. Nice way to deliver the message in the format without compromising the seriousness of it all.celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:17 Haha...I guess it's my nightmare politely written. Thanks for the up-vote!natsume1988
August 2, 2015 - 07:32 Kinda weird sort of fear, but cute nonetheless.. And I know what you mean, co'z sometimes I feel that too..:-)celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:22 Lol...dreams can be weird u know natsume; I just cross my fingers for some like this one never come true! Thanks 4 the up-vote :)kyra
August 2, 2015 - 07:57 wow! that was wonderful :)celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 12:23 Thanks Kyra, am glad u like it. Thanks for the up-vote too!Manahill Naik
August 2, 2015 - 12:59 *clap clap* goodiee.. light n frothy :Pcelestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 15:45 Thankiee you Manahil :)P'yonce Knowmore
August 2, 2015 - 13:04 Lol you have such a great way of writing.... I know you don't find your fear funny but to me it is...good piece of work keep it up...celestialmind
August 2, 2015 - 15:44 Thanks Posh2. Lol don't laugh at my fear. Wishing u the best too ;)mosseso
August 2, 2015 - 17:04 Well saidcelestialmind
August 4, 2015 - 15:14 Thank you mosseso!Survivalist
August 2, 2015 - 18:03 Awesome !celestialmind
August 4, 2015 - 15:13 Thanks Survivalist for reading & up-voting!PriM
August 3, 2015 - 22:27 Love the flow!!!Very well written!Good work!celestialmind
August 4, 2015 - 15:11 Thanks Prim. Glad u like it!