stifling-liberation


birthday tanka

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To my Ahram,


This is my birthday tanka. What is mine is yours. It is related to you. I am proud of you. Stifling from your clouds and struggles. 


Caged was your state;

Freedom is your current scream. 


Liberation, flee; make yourself his safe haven!

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