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Citizenship
Citizenship—assimilation tested—one of us are you? Perhaps somewhat obvious, but hey, it’s practice.
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Merry-go-round
Merry-go-round—governments lock the gates tightstill, the children laugh. When it comes to writing, it’s never too late to start something new. This is not a traditional haiku but a senryu, which is usually more urban in nature, characterised by social commentary and satire. I suppose this sets the tone for my New Year endeavours.
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Stand tall
Fique em pé, como uma árvore de mamão! As this year comes to an end and the new year begins, I am in Cabo Verde, surrounded by the verticality, greens and blues of Santo Antão and São Vicente. This makes way for my upcoming return to the homeland in the new year, although I am…