The Truth I Adore!
Behind a student's familiar face may lie a story of violence, fear and silent suffering. In “The Truth I Adore!”, Ama Poetry asks whether a child can endure pain at home and still find the strength to show up at school.
COMPLIMENTS
Can a compliment make someone feel like a superstar, a Casanova or the most attractive person alive? Alex Muhindo explores the amusing power of praise, romance and confidence in this witty, cheeky poem.
85K for Six Rounds
She paid UGX 85,000 for six promised rounds. But when morning arrived, the night had delivered something entirely unexpected. Frank Banet blends desire, humour and frustration in a provocative poem about intimacy and broken expectations.
The Cost of Being Born a Female
Must a woman surrender her voice to preserve her marriage? In this powerful poem, Vicky Nalubega confronts domestic violence, society's expectations and the struggle for dignity, equality and freedom.
Chief
In Chief, Ama Poetry confronts a leader accused of protecting those who destroy the environment, while future generations face the consequences of unchecked power.
Her Majesty
A poet offers flowers, diamonds and unwavering devotion to a woman he sees as royalty. Jude Cipher celebrates beauty, friendship and love beyond material wealth.
Just One
What begins as “just one” can become a burden too heavy to carry. Ama Poetry uses repetition and irony to explore personal choices, mounting consequences and appeals for government assistance.
My Heart Sobs Bitterly
From romantic outings at Sheraton to the harsh streets of Kasokoso, a woman confronts betrayal and poverty, finding the courage to rebuild her future from heartbreak.
Open Hearts
Haunted by memories of love and betrayal, a poet struggles to open his heart again. Jude Cipher explores vulnerability, longing and the emotional scars left by heartbreak.
Blade of a Knife
A knife can cut bread or spill blood. In Blade of a Knife, Jude Cipher questions whether evil belongs to an object or to the intentions of the person who uses it.
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