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Matenneh-Rose L. Dunbar
THE BATHING BIRDS
Varney L.S. Gean
Matenneh-Rose L. Dunbar
GUILTY CONSCIENCE
They were assumed to be true true lovers
They coupled as one in the ancient
porcelain
They splashed into this fountain full of
hopes
They tangoed to the splatter of the
washrag
They began a new verve that was to live
on
The Bathing Birds
They sat high up over the old electric
poles
They must be in a forever state to hold
tight
They nibble amorously from aged old
clay
They stare each other far into their red
hearts
They cast a spell to say you are mine now
The Bathing Birds
They have flown oceans all on solo flights
They made huge pacts with soldiers
unknown
They climbed mountains over burning hot
lava
They walked with the devil’s aid for a push
up
They bring different ropes to ties together
now
The Bathing Birds
The enemy won’t have that feeling
when so forlorn
The fraudster won’t even ponder about
it one minute
The babies care less as they make the
most of everything
The robbers want all and think less about
our grievances
The silent rival won’t hesitate to make a
huge benefit
No Guilty Conscience
The cheating husband won’t think of
your affection at all
The nagging wife won’t mind you need
some quiet time
The fastidious boss will be all in shredding
you apart
The murdered won’t even give you
moment for last prayer
The judge won’t smile as he slams the
gravel ever so hard
No Guilty Conscience
The priest won’t laugh while telling you of
your many sins
Matenneh-Rose L. Dunbar
Is a Liberian poet, a radio presenter and
a mother amongst other things. Her
popular radio show deals with issues
related to women- something she is
passionate about.
Her poetry book is expected soon
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