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Poem ‘Mother’s secrets’ by Monika Beata Francisco-Ribeiro Many times, mama must say ‘no’ to her child Although “yes” is pressing to escape her mind Yet, at times mama must say ‘yes’ even though She would feel less pain if she just said ‘no’ Sometimes, mama needs to shout very loud For true peace to begin [...]

Poem ‘Daughter of the world’ by Monika Beata Francisco-Ribeiro She was a daughter of the world, my dear… What else did you hope you would see her be? She was a daughter of the world, you know? Yes! You knew she was – she did tell you so By the way she moved and the [...]

Poem ‘I saw her smile’ by Monika Beata Francisco-Ribeiro There is a girl… She never smiles… Her skin is flawless and her lips are smooth And yes, there is always a man by her side He seems to adore her, she remains aloof… Her man worships her and her flawless skin And he loves to [...]

By Monika Beata Francisco-Ribeiro Again, she is called by the voice of his eyes Again, she infuriates him daring to say ’I won’t come’ ‘She must think she is too good’, considers the king ‘She must think she’s good enough to be chased by me!’ He’s too busy with himself to care what’s inside the [...]