A Poem A Day Writing Prompt 25 June 2025

Writing Prompt | June 25th, 2025 | poetry | No Comments

1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK

Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal 50 years ago today. So here is some inspiration from three poets.

“The future dies in reverse, the
slug tells me”

from A Life Diverse by Rogério Manjate, translated from Portuguese by Sandra Tamele & Eric M. B. Becker. Source: Words Without Borders

“the little girl unfurls dreams”

from De(s)igns by Hélder Faife, translated from Portuguese by Sandra Tamele & Eric M. B. Becker. Source: Words Without Borders

“The strike is full of oxygen / A greve tá cheia de oxigênio”

from Povo no Poder by Azagaia

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