In Prison

In Prison

A Poem by Kenneth The Poet

ninety-five lived

upending Apartheid
by living in prison

becoming president
rightly, fairly

© 2013 Kenneth The Poet


Author's Note

Kenneth The Poet
For the man who fought what was right. Count the syllables too (each line).

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Very good write. Says what it needs to.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

10 Years Ago

Thank you.
how very true and well said.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

10 Years Ago

I agree. Thank you.
Very, very well said AND read.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Chris.
nicely expressed, kenneth...he was a great man.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Jacob.
amazing tribute for an amazing example to us all

Posted 10 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Emily.
This is a beautiful ode to the man.... thank you so much for posting this... loved that you named "Apartheid" in my language, as well in his. :) thank you my friend, I come back for more when I'm home x

- Elisa

Posted 10 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

10 Years Ago

Glad you like it, Elisa. Thank you much!

10 Years Ago

Yes, I do Kenneth, thanks for posting! You're always welcome.

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Kenneth The Poet

Bismarck, ND



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