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Three Haikus for Dear Son

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  • Poetry (Ake Review 2019)
  • Jan 17, 2019

I
Son, even Rome fell
by the conspiracy
of compatriots
II
Bridle your tongue, son
for your cheeks
have ears

III
Even the sun
sets at noon
son, be the moon

IFESINACHI NWADIKE

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