The Pain of Water
written by: Paul Oranye Chukwunedum
@pauloranye
The pain of water
The sadness of drought
The blame of fire
Betrayal of …
Sounds run wild, bouncing north and south
the world’s walls,
Dancing in canyons and valleys’ mouth
Strangely, a crave for sad songs
Strings my whole spine
Though chains, broken free
Left their pieces impressed upon the wrists
Bleeding blankness and distaste
Feet, kicking, nevertheless, for the wrong reasons
The fight stealing away
Mama
Africa, the dark skinned race
Like water is to life, my land should be
water to me bubbling and clean
Chukwunedum Paul Oranye is a multi-talented individual who excels in various creative pursuits. Known as a poet, writer, business person, and scholar, Oranye's diverse range of interests and skills has allowed him to make significant contributions in various fields. Oranye has garnered recognition for his poetic prowess, with his collection of poems titled "Belch of the Scarlet Sky" available as an ebook on Amazon. His exceptional talent was acknowledged when one of his poems earned a place on the long list of the prestigious Writing Ukraine Prize. Not limited to the realm of poetry, Oranye's work has also been featured on The Daily Pointers, an esteemed online news platform. Currently, Oranye is immersed in his latest creative endeavor—a novel titled "If You Want To Live, Die."
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