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Adoration
Dark as the bags
Beneath his tired eyes.
Burdens as heavy
As his deep muffled sighs.
Repent! Repent!
But still-
He feels the same.
If only he knew
He is not the one to blame.
Slaving away
Day after day
Numbing his pain
To keep the demons at bay
If only he knew
He is stuck in the game.
Check after check-
Diagnosis? You’re just insane.
As the grass grows,
Money flows as
Money goes.
Slow down,
My dear friend.
As He said-
For this is just the beginning,
Not the end.
-Kelly Wiman
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https://africanpoetrybf.unl.edu/contest-prizes/sillerman-prize-for-african-poetry-winners/
Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry [Free Contest!]
This poetry writing contest rewards one unpublished poet with a cash prize and publication. While self-published poets are not eligible, editors or anthology contributors are welcome to submit!
Word count: At least 50 pages
Prizes: $1,000
Entry: Free!
Closing date: 01 December 2023
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Happy Black Friyay
November 24th
24.11.2023