Korede Popoola Poems

After the heartbreak,
To move on is hard, in its wake.
And then, day and night, the pump will ache;
Not wanting to risk, not wanting to take
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It's dark, but I don't sleep
I hurt but I cant weep
Cos I tripped and I fell deep
Shattered me, when I lost my last grip
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Not today, not tonight
I want to love again, but I know its not right
Her lips are parted, waiting to be kissed
But after we're done, I fear I'll not be missed
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Down the hall
I hear them bawl
'He's no more', whispered all.
Down the hall the stretcher glides
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