Instructions on Survival - Suricia Yatiana Conteh

Arms outstretched so far it

embraces the Sahara desert,

not minding the scorching heat

as it tortures her like a thief.

Cutting deep into her flesh,

but not as deep as the knife

That is now a permanent

resident of her withered heart.

Pain will never be discussed.

Though roses bloom and flourish

yet grieves in the silent whispers

of her wails. Memories she carries

on her back wide, like Atlantic Ocean

surprises her with each sound that roars,

tumbles out of her sub conscious.

Reality then a rainbow, threatens

with thunderstorms and lightening.

After the sun sets and the wind gently

whispers, her long outstretched hands,

and fluttering heart on this desert,

never understood the pain

of losing someone you love.

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Suricia Yatiana Conteh (21st century) Sierra Leone

Source: The Sierra Leone Web