We are all different, but yet the same. We all have feelings, we all feel pain. We all have needs, the desire to be loved. And most of us pray-to an almighty power above. Does it really mater – I mean the shade of our skin. Can it sometimes influence how we feel within?. For […]
Dear Somalia, Only time can heal the pain. You can turn tears into laughter. Turn your frown to a smile. But only time can heal the pain. You can turn sorrow to joy. Turn sadness to happiness. But only time can heal the pain. You can rebuild your world. And reclaim your future. But only
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Hoos isu la hadal. Haddu waagu beryey hurdo uma haamaansan. Maalmihii tegey baan tiriyaa. Habeenkan dhammaadayna ii raac. Waa maxay, waa subax xag alla kaber. Ooshimbirhi ka ag heesayaan deriishadda. Barkinti baan iska rogay ooh hoos isula hadlay. Noloshu xaggay igu wadda?. Muxuu yahay dareenka baahidu?. Maxaan la ooyayaa?. Tiiraanyada naftayda?. Maxaytahay dhibatooyinkaan?. Maxaan la
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It\’s 12:21 and I am busy scribbling. Writing this poem. Though I should be in bed. I\’m scribbling instead. (and the clock now shows 12:22!). It\’s now 12:23 and something\’s happening. I am eager to write even more. I see the clock hands whizzing round. With a faint \”clicking\” sound. The clock now shows 12:24!
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A universal prescription No moving parts, and no fees Inflation proof, non taxable Wont dilute One size fits all, uses little energy Yields results enormously Relieves your tension and stress Invigorates your happiness Combats depression, makes you beam Elevates your self-esteem Your circulation it corrects Without unpleasant side effects The perfect drug May i prescribe,
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As Somali presidents and politicians. Enjoy popular patriotism. And travel far away. Attending ‘peace process’ confrontments. In luxurious air-conditioned apartments. In London, Istanbul and Addis Ababa. Shaking protocol polite-hands. At lengthy polished tables. They give demented destroying commands. Smiles on their face. Distrust in their hearts. Yet the violence, the lootings and the killings go
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Introspective stuff re-igniting me and all in presence and in unmistakable silhouette your words breathe light as they give mental insight you embraced a culture, manifested it manifested it in word and song *An Eintou is an African (and African American) seven-syllabic/ word count form of poem consisting of 2 words first line, 4
A dream something we all hold close to our hearts something that is ours One day we wake to find that the dream has turned to hope a hope that someday our dream will become reality Soon the hope becomes a wish and we all know wishes come true Take your wish to the brightest
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The birds, they sing a song of you as the green grass gathers its morning dew They sing of beauty and matchless grace they also sing of the stunning kindness on your face they sing of compassion amazing love and of celestial joy of a precious gift from God above the birds, they sing yes,
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Love is a place. A place of brightness. And to this place we all want to move to. Love is a world. A world of safety and peace. And in this world we all want to live in. Love is a living. A living worth sharing a care, a hurt and a hug in familiar arms. And of