Monthly Archives: January 2018

Heart aching

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alaindesade

The heart in me Beats its drums Like an African tribe Calling for war or celebration She brings both into My poor heart Confused. The heart in me Beaten into submission to Her eyes smiling at me Reflected into my … Continue reading →

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Letters undelivered

Posted on January 24, 2018 by alaindesade

I wait for a thousand years To see her by the horizon Once again I write her a thousand letters She’ll never read and keep her memory You may call me a coward For not letting her know But knowing … Continue reading →

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Coffee, madness and short sentences

Posted on January 12, 2018 by alaindesade

Coffee Coffee Coffee I need coffee I need to stay Stay Awake I am a coward Perhaps but I can’t Can’t face Death that’s Called Sleep I need to keep Keep my Eyes Keep my eyes open Open in case … Continue reading →

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Screaming silence

Posted on January 11, 2018 by alaindesade

Help! She screams at the shadows Miming on the walls being a dilution Help! There is no response the Shadows follow the sun into Oblivion a child stands at the End of the road Looking at her with wild eyes … Continue reading →

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Crossing roads

Posted on January 9, 2018 by alaindesade

So many roads So many choices So many people In despair are waiting To cross But wonder Which road Should they choose. So little time So small the margin For errors The choice must Be true, must Be right, must … Continue reading →

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Seven years grieving

Posted on January 8, 2018 by alaindesade

They told me She died at night peacefully The rumour has it She had a smile They told me She burst in the middle of night And blood Soaked the sheets They told me You died at night smiling while … Continue reading →

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A child’s birth

Posted on January 7, 2018 by alaindesade

A child is born A child was born Some thinks early winter Some thinks mid winter Others dispute Couldn’t be winter for the sheep was out! I have seen shepherds in winter! Biblical times raging argument Social media biblical style! … Continue reading →

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Barber shop

Posted on January 6, 2018 by alaindesade

Happy (With smiles) New (Scissors in hand) Year (She says while going on a wild chase Chasing every hair tip out of place) To (I draw blank for thoughts) You (Pinned down on the inclining chair Not in a position … Continue reading →

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