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The Imperfect Present

What Went Wrong? by Believer Waterson (South Africa, 24)

9/30/2023

 
She Was Only Five Years Old And Sweet
Young Naive Damsel And Ambitious
I Bet She Had Bright Future And Big Dreams
She Felt Comfortable And Safe Around You
She Looked At You As Her Hero And Protector

What Do You See When You Look In The Mirror
What Did You See When You Look At Her
What Came To Your Mind When She Cries
Are Her Tears Not Transparent Enough To See Pain
How Does If Feels Murdering An Innocent Soul

Where Did You Bury Your Conscience
Where Did You Bury Your Morals
Where Did You Bury Your Dignity
Where Did You Bury Your Love
Where Did You Bury Your Sympathy
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Every day We Preaching The Same Thing
Every day Same Cases Different Man
Awareness Is Raised Yet Numbers Are Raised
Where Could Women Run To When Are Chased By Their Protectors
Rape And Murder Is Disgusting, It Can Never Be Forgiven By Mankind





​I’m Believer Waterson, 24 years of age and a poet From Mpumalanga (Nelspruit), South Africa. I started writing at the age of 13. I am an aspiring actor, a spiritual and commercial society poet and script writer. I got inspired by Shakespeare's word plays and word sounds, and I’ve been writing since. My poems are based on human kind, deep thoughts and the surroundings of the world, the significance of life itself. I’m more to using my pristine words to make a difference in this world.

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