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When the sun comes up
We all rise from our bed
And as it sets, we crash…
When cock crows by dawn
While the alarm quakes,
Vibrating rise and shine
Most days I find it hard
Harder than a nut to crack
Letting go of slumber…
Such days, I twist and turn
Avoiding to say a word
With the frogs in my throat
But hold my pillow tight
Oh, it is not that am lazy
But sometimes I break the rule.
No parachutes, down I fell Into the hot pit of hell Roasting up in everyday On the queue to better days Sadly, I am the…
Born as a man and ruled by my own passion Even when am economical with little details The entire picture is not permanently awful Bypass…
Hands on deck, You call me smart; each time, I Complete a task… Am not God; But, I see things possible, And doable… Feed your…
For sands of time, I burn candles Studying to rebuild cradles For my linage to have a name So baskets shall always retain Best of…
I love this! Your ‘frogs in my throat’ line is a fantastic use of imagery 🖤
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I appreciate, you got the picture
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Thank you
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This is beautifully written. Stay blessed
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Thnx
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