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Folklore

Young Inspirations

I heard a story of a snake god who had a hawk as a friendIf you know it then you know how it endsFrom the islands to the jungle and everywhere in betweenthere’s a story telling how man came to beI want to write a story about you and meA tale of love and all that’s holyA tale incomparable to noneA tale of two people intertwined into oneYou won’t be able to tell where you ended and I beganWe’ll be the epitome of virtue and divinityI pledge to be your guardian for all eternity And they’ll worship at our altar in … Continue reading Folklore

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Holes In My Roof

Young Inspirations

I lie with holes in my roof over my head Here I lay on this broken bed Grass growing in my yard reaching my knees A blanket of dust covers my floor; I can’t walk without a sneeze No food for my children to eat All three can be seen walking the streets Hands outstretched reaching into strangers’ pockets Taking anything they can get Here I lie with holes in my roof over my head I can’t sleep because water keeps wetting my bed Water dripping; water rising Children screaming; children crying Empty stomachs and full heads Food for brain … Continue reading Holes In My Roof