In every line and curve, a tale unfolds,
A universe of stories, untold,
Eyes, the windows to dreams and despair,
Glimpses of hopes, burdens they bear.
Cheeks, a canvas of laughter and tears,
Carrying memories of passing years,
Lips that whisper secrets and truth,
A silent symphony of age and youth.
Brows knit with worries, courage they find,
A roadmap of thoughts, intertwined,
Chins held high or bowed in defeat,
A map of emotions, bittersweet.
Each visage, a chapter, a history,
Etched with life’s intricate mystery,
A mirror to battles fought and won,
A journey of many fused into one.
These faces, more than just a veneer,
Reflections of life, crystal clear,
The bedrock of battles, fears they embrace,
Yet harbouring strength and endless grace.
This poem was published in the 12th Issue of PoeticAfrica magazine.
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Masks – Khadija Abubakar (Nigeria)
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