spilledwoords
“Poetry burns in our hearts with the passionate heat of a lover’s embrace.”
Be Human
Imbibe – the 7 Cs:
Courage, Curiosity, Connection,
Clarity, Contentment, Commitment
& Comedy.
Don’t ask am I OK?
Can my lover &
that stranger next-door be trusted?
Does what I do to earn a decent wage matter?
You are OK, some people can be trusted
Yes, if you work at it assiduously
there is always a way
to make what you do matter.
Be authentic – don’t hold back
Be human, it is awesome!
© Ugo Nkwoala. Spilledwoords, 2020
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