Mooch Simon // IN THE DARK WALLS // Poetry

 

Mooch Simon

 

 

IN THE DARK WALLS

 

Banged to walls

by ruthless grips of torture,

he kept singing the song_

he listened to

while young. 

The song of how

antelope survived the hungry lion.

 

Psychological tears

ran down his eyes

faster than the savanna cheetah

as he remembered the good old days.

Just like seasonal floods,

agony captured in the corners of his mind.

 

In the darkest cell,

every day was the upgrade of hell.

He yelled not for pain

but for a quick embrace of death.

 

Cry of the innocent

stroke the walls to his heart.

Those hollowing in the crimes 

they never touched.

Those whose humanity is blind.

 

 

The walls kept collapsing on him

aiding his decay

but the bones were not for that day.

His spirit has strength to delay

but my friend’s soul couldn’t wait till the last day

for a glimpse of hope to come.

After all the struggles to live behind bars, 

death finally sat down with him.

 

 

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THE LAST STAGE

 

Laughter and cheers

faded like the morning dew

with no eye witnesses.

The democratic ways

slowly dissolved 

at the smile of darkness.

 

At the execution of developmental moves,

the happiness adorned with the history 

became overloaded

and switched to the dictatorial hemispheres.

 

The last stage became

the lust stage of power

dumping the weight carried by the old state.

 

As the tired-days drove to sleep,

dictation locked doors at elections

and the night stretched long.

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Mooch Simon is an acclaimed South Sudanese poet, accomplished writer, and the author of the compelling plays “Two Worlds Collide” and “Chaos Within Kinsmen.” Co-authoring the highly praised poetry anthology “Rainbow” Mooch is a multiple-award winner and has many of his poems published in several magazines across sub- Saharan region. Mooch’s literary journey spans over a decade, showcasing a unique and captivating voice in his newest poems, essays, and plays that explore the profound significance we attribute to legacy. Mooch Simon continues to inspire audiences with his remarkable creativity, intellect, and insightful reflections on the human condition.