Author: <span>Words Rhymes & Rhythm</span>

POETRY

MY THORN-IN-FLESH PRAYER

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 24, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7022" align="aligncenter" width="432"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [My Thorn-In-Flesh Prayer][/caption]There is a thorn in my flesh It pierces so deep when I'm wet It burns so hard I want to pull but...

POETRY

UNSTOPPED

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 24, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7031" align="aligncenter" width="391"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Unstopped][/caption]Unstopped our tongue will be As long as they have decided To remain uncompromising In their decision not to bother About our plight Unstopped, we...

POETRY

AFRICA OF MY DREAMS

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 23, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7013" align="aligncenter" width="419"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Africa Of My Dreams][/caption]The Africa of my dream A land flowing with milk and honey A people bound by one love With peace and...

POETRY

THE BOOMERANG

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 23, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7014" align="aligncenter" width="368"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Boomerang][/caption]You ask why you’re so miserable Why you possess nothing, even a hanging cable How did you expect your ending to be? You thought...

POETRY

THE BUTCHER, THE CHICK AND CHRISTMAS

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 22, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7026" align="aligncenter" width="319"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Butcher, The Chick And Christmas][/caption]I heard; yes, I overheard The butchers in the kitchen, stroking their beard, Saying “Christmas stew is already smeared, And...

POETRY

I’VE SEEN THINGS

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 22, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7019" align="aligncenter" width="356"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [I've Seen Things][/caption]I've lived here long enough I've seen lies told Myth that made men rise I've seen truth, with its load Bold truth that...

POETRY

EBONY

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 22, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7016" align="aligncenter" width="392"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Ebony][/caption]Ebony A treasure in the sea is she A mysterious cherub Statuesque, divinely carved by time's gentle caress. Her heart beating rhythmically In awesome strength....

POETRY

DON’T, NEVER!

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 21, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7015" align="aligncenter" width="389"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [Don't, Never][/caption]Never blame the heart that is scared to love 'cos it probably has been kissed by the wrong lips. Never mock eyes that bring...

POETRY

I DREAM

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 21, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7017" align="aligncenter" width="386"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [I Dream][/caption]I dream Of a flowing river Not full of water, But of ink and paper I dream Of writing letters Not of (trivial) matter...

POETRY

THE MASSES’ CRY

Words Rhymes & RhythmAugust 21, 2013July 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_7028" align="aligncenter" width="399"] www.facebook.com/WRRPoetry [The Masses' Cry][/caption]Our political leaders, our dictators How can they feel our pain when their children live outside the nation. So many deceitful vows they...

Author: Words Rhymes & Rhythm

MY THORN-IN-FLESH PRAYER

UNSTOPPED

AFRICA OF MY DREAMS

THE BOOMERANG

THE BUTCHER, THE CHICK AND CHRISTMAS

I’VE SEEN THINGS

EBONY

DON’T, NEVER!

I DREAM

THE MASSES’ CRY

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