In The City Poem by Hannington Mumo

In The City

Rating: 4.3


Writhing out of an empty tummy
I jump out of bed to journey,
Inspired by the tic-tac of the clock
That starts to fade as I walk.

The day presents no fortune at all,
An Indian whines deals continue to fall
And that I should try the following day;
Perhaps luck might have come my way.

Hordes of people dot the streets,
Cheap-clothed and hunger-stricken paupers;
Tyrants and tycoons on lavish retreats,
And politicians from misappropriating public coffers.

Night beckons and darkness wears in,
The privileged sashay with smile and grin;
I feel pangs of hunger pierce as usual,
And I see armed duos plot behind a wall.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Topic(s) of this poem: poverty,third world
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Aileen Figueroa 19 November 2015

Writhing out of an empty tummy I jump out of bed to journey, Inspired by the tic-tac of the clock That starts to fade as I walk. I couldn't relate to this part the most but I enjoy the whole poem nice

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anais vionet 20 November 2021

hhmm.. interesting. I thought it was going one place then it turned into something else - nice

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Soran M. H 07 October 2020

This is a true and real poem, deep in meaning, that stems from the essence of the pain of societies that are dominated by injustice and ignorance, here the poet writes a powerful poem with its amazing metaphor and its unique and influential images, beginning with himself and ending with himself, but in the middle we see all tragedies and political conflicts , we are proud of an excellent poet Here on this site such as Hannington, deserves 5 stars.. well done and many thanks

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Soran M. H 07 October 2020

Hordes of people dot the streets, Cheap-clothed and hunger-stricken paupers; Tyrants and tycoons on lavish retreats, And politicians from misappropriating public coffers.

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Soran M. H 07 October 2020

That starts to fade as I walk.

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Soran M. H 07 October 2020

I feel pangs of hunger pierce as usual And I see an armed duo converse behind a wall.

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