Far-away lands, sugar-cane and coconut palms A poem by Navishkar Ram Photo by Nur Andi Ravsanjani Gusma from Pexels - The suffering of my ancestors is etched in my skin It follows me no matter how hard I run It wants to break through And bloody my body - Red I’m...
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Poem: The Little Voice
The Little Voice A poem by Navishkar Ram Photo by Vijay Sadasivuni from Pexels Every breath is like swallowing razors. Each gulp tears, Rips and gashes. Each word winds its way down Deep into the pit of your stomach. Makes a home there and rests. - Walking out...
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Wind blowing Trees moving windward Traffic lights changing Cars moving, people walking the hallway Everybody seems visible But questioning within their minds What the next person walking might be thinking of them Isn't it selfish But I wonder whose worst Is it the...
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