Merlin Mwaura Poems

Tic tac in my mouth,
fresh mint on this tongue
about to speak an unholy thought,
but held back,
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Sapple,
delicate delicacy
profound and pure
pleasure to mine eyes.
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Egress...
from a rough shade of darkness
deep an' hollow bottomlessness
not free,
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It's my Friday night out,
but actually it's our Friday night out,
me and a couple of friends.
Usually it's the habitual ritual that we always delve into,
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The morning is as beautiful as ever,
fellow men, women,
boys and girls,
rising to it's delight.
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I have come to great thought,
about this humble acheivement,
upon our tendered lips.
I was bound to notice the weight of words,
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I thought growing up would be fun,
until of course i met all the harsh,
realisations that we all need to face.
It's sad sometimes,
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That eager addiction I have of,
Trying to rid myself of,
Teach thy self not…
Walk down that hasty road,
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I haven't lost it yet,
I bet...
Long time before that happens,
Because am still a garden,
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I have long wanted to voice the dissatisfaction
I have within myself
for not having
the courage to voice what truly lies within.
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