Devon McElveen Poems

So much grief lies under
Her cheery expressions.
I did not know of
The woes she had endured.
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I can finally see my end…
Are those words a man should speak?
Should a man know the date of his demise
Or how his body would suffer?
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Through the pen
I write words woven with precision.
Words that hold lesser meaning alone.
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Today, my Brother
We fight together.
Show no fear as We
Take on the enemy.
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A strong young woman sings,
Her voice so divine.
'May this song reach your heart.'
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She proves to be so hard to break.
Her gaze is hard to get past.
I can not read her expressions.
Why must she wear this mask?
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Am I strong enough?
Am I smart enough?
Am I fast enough?
Am I good enough?
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Years it has been, since we have last met eyes.
Do you feel joy in seeing me once more?
I must admit that I've missed you as well.
May I pass some time within your presence?
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I look through history,
At all of the greats.
I then sort them all
And read only of my race.
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