South Africa



A hot shower in the morning,
so hot my skin is red and itchy.
Then again at noon;
once again at night.
And still I am not clean
from the dirt of racism.
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Submitted on May 01, 2011

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Mwalimu

My name is Theresa, I love to write and read poetry. My favourite poet is Billy Collins. I am mainly inspired to write by everyday happenings or feelings, and I often write with some humour or sarcasm. My travel experiences have also influenced my writing, some of my favourite places to travel have been Cuba, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa. I was born in Canada but I am now living and teaching in the Middle East. Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions on any of my poems. more…

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