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Khoisan Jul 10
She stepped up with vengeance
for something I haven't done
I yodel a cannister of pepper spray down my throat.
The doctor wore a white coat
she casualled
he's my ex plumber
So I thought I'd
push the remote.
Khoisan Jul 10
Isn't it sad
he is the black sheep
of his family
one calls him husband
the others call him Dad.
  Jul 10 Khoisan
Dorothea Daisy
As I sat in church today,
Couldn’t find words to pray.
Because dear God—if You still hear.
Look down—we’re filled with fear.
You could change this. Couldn’t You?
Just one breath—or a spark or clue.
You are the reason why children still cry,
Why unarmed, hopeless people die.
And there still are wars down here,
Not enough reason for cheer.
I find it really hard to believe,
This is what You would wanna achieve.
Sorry to say, but that’s why,
I believe You are a very well-told lie.
I feel like believing God helps, but God doesn’t.
  Jul 10 Khoisan
Dorothea Daisy
All this jewellery,
What for can it be?

Earrings you got at birth,
What are they worth?
They are with you
Always

Exchanging friendship bracelets,
The expectations it sets.
Best friends
Forever

Necklaces from family,
Might not know what you see.
They’re still there for you
Truly

Engagement and wedding rings,
More than beautiful things.
Boyfriends, girlfriends—lives entwine,
Becoming husbands, wives in time.
I guess what I meant to say was: everything has a meaning
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