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NKECHI NWOSU-IGBO
ENTRY 1 - LEANING SHOULDERS
I remember quiet clouds
me eyes resting
from the rhythm of toil
sweat
work
muscles
hustle.
Imagine
the tremors of the giant
that came on parade
sending blood to the empty arms
of the clouds
bang/bang & bang
windows
doors
cars
legs
legs, me legs refuse to tremble
like the doors
me eyes ran to the window
and lent out ear.
I remember the stories
Our lies of fireworks to our children
but the welcome the visuals
canals
bodies
screams
Fear!
me eyes salute fear
when the ear comes back
bearing POW in its bill
me eyes welcome fear
when the land came rumbling
from the darkest safe of war.
I remember trying to forget
but mothers were soaked with tears
land meets blood
blood meets tears
tears mingle with us into the canal.
I remember reaching out
for me tears and some of yours
carefully wrapping the sighs
cries
scars
blood
spirit
pain
anger
hurt
spoil
me memory will serve strength
when blood goes to the clouds
at dawn.
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