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His Ink and Pad’s Quiet Might.

Always a little better than he pretends
And a little worse than he wishes, my friend,
Saying words that should be written down,
Displaying a smile that is often a frown.

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on December 10, 2009March 17, 2013

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As soon as the words strolled
Across the doctor’s lips,
She realized the cold waste –

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on December 10, 2009March 17, 2013

Two Hundred and Six Bones

When Nelson dies,
All two hundred and six
Of my broken bones
Will ache for you.

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on December 10, 2009March 17, 2013

“fill all fruit with ripeness to the core”

A Poem.

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on September 18, 2008March 17, 2013

Bert’s Brother

…

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on April 17, 2008March 17, 2013

A Note To Mr. Python

I call you my friend, Mr. Python.

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on April 10, 2008March 17, 2013

From the Land of Bob

A Poem.

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on March 27, 2008March 17, 2013

The Wind on Ganja Bridge

A Poem.

by Pulane Mpotokwane Mpotokwane on March 27, 2008March 17, 2013


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