Grace Etim-James
Member Since: 1 year ago
Title: HOPELESS. Author: Grace Etim-James #Poetry #July2023Poetry The future is bleak, the land is grey. They call us the future of tomorrow, yet, tomorrow never come. I hear war cries from afar, the drum is beating. Our land has become Egypt, we were once rescued from. In deed, affliction has risen the second time! How can you describe a land full of lions, led by a cock? The once Giant of Africa has become an Ant unable to build Anthill. A land full of religious fanatics, united in crime an...
Title: DILEMMA Written by: Grace James #poetry #July2023Poetry I am a woman, So what? I have to choose between motherhood and having a career. I am expected to show my loyalty to my husband. Even if it means sacrificing my career. I can't have it both ways, Because I am a woman. At 25, I must start showing signs of marriage While my 30 year old brother runs around worry free. They tell me the only way I can be respected Is by having a man by my side, Because I am a woman. I argue with a man...
Title: Strange Angels I'm not scared of snakes, scorpions and Lions, they are easy to tame. But be weary of strange angels who come with poisonous smiles. Ready to bury at the slightest chance. My angel! My nightmare! You defend me in my presence but tear me apart in my absence. My friend, My sister, you call yourself. Yet you stand and watch me burn in the fire which you created. Hypocrites, You are my Nightmare. I keep your secrets, mine becomes a national anthem. Oh sister! I cheer at you...
Author: Grace James Title: Delilah The mouth is sealed but the eyes reveals what the heart wants to say. Easy to hide a dirty underwear, impossible to hide the attitude of a nasty woman. For her looks is deceptive and her words are like rainbow. Here she comes in many colors. A friend, a sister, a wife, a neighbor. Anything you want her to be, she is! Delilah, she comes like an angel. Full of charms, full of pleasantries. Don't get caught up in her web Like Sampson who never lived to tell the ...
No user is currently following.
