Elizabeth Jacqueline Mpanga Poems

Morning broken by reality's fist
swollen faces, frowning mouths
greet that first glorious ray from the sun.
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Like the color of old ragged cloth
My tears fade
Eroded pain washed away like loose soil
Depart my soul
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whispering swallows in the springy dusk
whispering a tale of hope and love
whispering good tidings of rekindled passion
passion for life, goodness and faith in humans
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If I died today i would cry
i would cry for all the time i spent being sad
when i could have been smiling
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Glimmering teeth
Your smile lights up my heart
Scent so sweet
My heart drifts away on your aroma
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When I was young I used to dream that one day I would meet this guy
He would be charming, exciting, popular, handsome, and fun to be around
I dreamt that we would have kids and he would love me hopelessly
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Sorrow has become such a huge part of my life,
The pain I have felt in my short life is enough to scorch a thousand men to ashes,
When I was young I had so much hope and love,
I was full of trust and forgiveness.
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When I think of you, I am reminded of a sweet and sour taste,
You evoke in me the most wonderful feelings,
You bring out traits in me that I never knew, it’s like a discovery every moment that I think of you,
A brand new discovery of self,
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Oh boy how i wish i could just go back to being ignorant
Atleast then i'd be happy
They say it is bliss, ignorance
The veil has been lifted off my face and i can see clearly
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It grips you and stops you dead in your tracks
It makes you doubt yourself
It makes you sick to the stomach
It cripples your thoughts and shuts cold your mind
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