Home Can Be People, Too
written by: Victor Unachukwu
For my mentor
At High-Test Road, at that fifth hour,
your portrait ran off with the storm.
I dipped from the pot
of your thoughts.
Now, looking at your couch,
I am left with no foam to hold on to.
Like an elephant, you walled
your calves in,
creating a fortress of flesh.
The circle you drew is
now
encircled with the morning dew.
I & the dozens of my kind ask
for just an eyeblink of your love.
A Nigerian writer from Imo State, and musician—Victor Unachukwu demonstrates a fervent commitment to addressing social issues through his work. He is currently a master’s student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, where he is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing. He writes poetry, short stories, flash fiction and novellas. His work has appeared in Adelaide Literary Magazine and Lit Review.
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- Home Can Be People, Too - May 23, 2025
