New Poem by André Naffis-Sahely

Eyewear is pleased to publish a new poem by André Naffis-Sahely, a poet, critic and self-styled fabulist. He lives in London.

The Journalist Speaks of The Dictator

I do not like the taste in my mouth.

To remonstrate would be better,

to keep my mouth shut would be best.

I can count – and know how many

lost their nerve at the sight of his smile

and how many more died in silence

sliding down the slick wall of his teeth.

poem by André Naffis-Sahely