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He Bullies

A poem by Virginia Phiri. Part of a series of poems by African feminist writers for 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence.

Virginia Phiri

8 December 2012

Cowards to the core
Petty minded
Toothless bull dogs
Schemers
Braggers
Enveloped in sick dreams
Dressed in inferiority complex

Thrive on teasing and threats
Weave conflicts to survive
Armed with verbal and physical abuse
Vampires that suck your shadow and confidence

Read other articles in the series, 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence 2012.

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