I Died Alive - Harriet Anena

I died

But my heart still breathed

I was speechless

But a voice resounded within

I was sightless

But my inner eye watched the outside

I was immobile

But agile dreams took me miles away

I died

But I died alive

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Harriet Anena (21st century) Uganda

Source: Suubi, African Writers Trust and British Council, 2013