by 91 members Words that have roots. Moments so etched into our being, they have to become poetry. Raw, harsh and taboo. Love, pain and death. The unforgettable lessons life has taught us and made us who we are. Tragically beautiful moments that we keep alive through our poems and songs. If it didn't kill you, it enriched and taught you something. Whatever it is, keep it alive here.
Papua New Guinea
Smile on my face, I came from mother's womb, cried loud when grandmother struck me on my buttock with her palms, and grandfather just stared …