Sunday Blues



I had dreams and hopes too
I wanted to soar like an eagle
Built with wings on my back
But the only thing on my back
Are scars
I don't mean to hurt you
I just do.

About this poem

This poem is about wishes that did not come true and bonds that have been broken.

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Written on June 02, 2022

Submitted by amantlelekoma88 on April 25, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Scheme ABCCDAA
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 161
Words 37
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 7

Amantle Lekoma

I am young millenial based in South Africa. My pronouns are she/her. I believe in all things female. I am currently a student but I have been a poet for many years now. more…

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