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the temple

Dressed as freely as I came
Adorned with nothing,the mirror reflecting beauty and strength
I take a moment to gaze

A sacred temple is what I'm described as
A little bit of honey, chocolate, milk, scars and lightning
Treating me otherwise is pure ignorance
So with trembling knees and bowed head, you will worship in spirit and in truth...

— sewie smalls, Jul 15, 2017

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Style/Type: Free verse

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About the Author

Region, Country: nigeria, NGA

Favorite Poets: rupi kaur, wole soyinka

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