Tag: poetry
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The weight of silence
In this poem inspired by Jacques Prévert’s style, I explore the bittersweet weight of unspoken words—those moments when integrity demands silence, even as emotions beg for release. It’s a reflection on the quiet strength of holding back and the beauty found in restraint.
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Imbokodo (Winnie Mandela)
You saved us, You fought for us, Inspired our mothers and sisters around Africa and the world. Showed man and woman, and embodied, Strength, Courage, Vision. Showing us as the nation, Never to back down and to keep fighting, You left us and into dark holes, Our hearts fell, Mama Imbokodo, To the nation, The…
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An Ode to Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Jo-hustlers-burg, Jo-hazardous-burg, Damn, I love this city. (2007)
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I know
I know you’re going to want to see this letter Wishing for comfort Feeling misunderstood Feeling confused because they said they love you Feeling used Feeling like you have everything to say but no one has asked you, Or you’ve run out of people to tell, Or people to call, Or people to take calls…
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Flawed Tears
Men lost their souls in serenades, Glanced as we, Who believed in eternity, Travel the route to infinity. We discarded thorny trees, Watched chosen doves grace the heavens. We pealed sweat up our sleeves, Slumbered heavily on snares; We believed more in heaven’s padlocks, Than keys we possessed for our households. The onus of truth…