Shamim Victorious Mponda Dear Past I’ve weeded all the burdens that You watered in my precious heart. I’ve decided to instill peace and prettify my mind With wise and wondrous thoughts. All the secrets That were drowning my brilliant soul I’ve let go. I’m a free and destined being. A Future So Futureless Future standing on a worthless foundation Seemingly standing – furtively havoc Investing … Continue reading Dear Past & Other Poems

Paul Mongola Valentine Flowers In The Trash Bin Color fading   Never given a chance to shine up your day   And give you the never-ending smiles   Like those in fairy tales   And make your soul feel   Safe   Calm   Tranquil   For my scenery   Would be a safe space   A home My hands quiver,   Anxious with anticipation.   Little red stripes trickle down my palms.   I’ll pick these roses … Continue reading Valentine Flowers In The Trash Bin & Other Poems

Thabiso Lakajoe A Contrast Of Two Souls You and Her are not the same. You differ like the Dawn and the Storm. She counts her words carefully, washing them before she speaks. You speak as if you are falling from a tree! You are loud! You bring chaos! Her spirit is always grounded, a person chosen for me by the ancestors. She washes my feet … Continue reading A Contrast Of Two Souls & Other Poems