napofeature2She wore her cotton purpled sash squares through each yard.

For I never saw a mother with such a discerning eye.

While the day withered from sunshine to bitter night.

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For I never saw a mother feed the dead.

In her kitchen with each tool and recipe,

sweeping rounded pipes of potted meat

Β 

For I never Β saw a mother with such a piercing look

tumbling in and out of oven-soot.

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Her humbled feet grounded by the gardens leaves,

just to sing a mumbled tune.

Ah- if that mother’s son could only breathe

For I never saw a mother feed the dead,

with such a discerning eye.

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    1. kneal1 Avatar

      Thank you so much, Impostorpawn

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  1. zikaolofin Avatar

    You really are a storyteller

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    1. kneal1 Avatar

      thanks my friend-Zika, and I always wanted to say I love your name ..(Beautiful)

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      1. zikaolofin Avatar

        Thank you. It’s actually short for Ngozika, a Nigerian Ibo name, which means to be blessed is what matters most.☺

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      2. kneal1 Avatar

        Beautiful thank you for sharing the meaning indeed its what matters most (to be blessed)

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  2. zikaolofin Avatar

    You’re doing well for the NaPoWriMo. I’m a bit late but I’m catching up and loving it.

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    1. kneal1 Avatar

      oh good I’ll be sure to check out you Poetry awesome so glad you were able to join in the fun..

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      1. zikaolofin Avatar

        Thanks. It was all with your help😊

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    1. kneal1 Avatar

      wow you are truly an artist…Thank you for adding me to your creative zone

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