It’s a cry for help!
GIDRAF MWANGI 1992 (Murang'a)
I knock the walls with bare hands
Can anyone hear my wailing?
It’s a cry for help!
I starve myself
Do you see how skinny I am?
It’s a cry for help!
I cut my arms and wrists
Do you see the trauma?
It’s a cry for help!
I wear too heavy make up
Do you notice me?
It’s a cry for help!
I am shabby and unkempt
Do you notice my despair?
It’s a cry for help!
I walk with my head down
Do you see the weight on my back?
It’s a cry for help!
I act like a joker
Can you tell it’s forced?
It’s a cry for help!
I cry loudly silent
And flail imaginary arms
Please help me!
Help!
© GIDRAF MWANGI
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Submitted by GIDRAF on May 19, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 572 |
Words | 127 |
Stanzas | 9 |
Stanza Lengths | 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1 |
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