By Chido Nyandoro, Zimbabwe They may cut me, defile me, Mock me, shoot me, Rape me, starve me, Throw me in a cage, in the gutter, in a grave, For simply one thing, the colour of my skin; Yes they have tried, To dishonour me…to kill me But still, here I stand, Tall; Strong, Still able to bear fruit; to […]
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By Chido Nyandoro, Zimbabwe Each sad memory you endure, I dry them out in the warmth of your joys. I plant them in the soil of your subconscious fields, So that they may bloom again into new hopes and dreams. 144 total views, no views today
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By Fungai Chigumbura, Zimbabwe A boy I was A man I wanted to be Or maybe more than a man But what is more than a man, I wondered Nothing. So I would be a man. A man I was And glory was it to me The rage, the honor, the deceit, the strength All were within me […]
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By Chido Nyandoro, Zimbabwe Emotionless she stands And yet she gives them all she has Hoping that finally they will see her See her worth. 268 total views, no views today
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By Chido Nyandoro, Zimbabwe Set up on a hidden stage A secret love you’ve always know would one day be gone. He’s not ready and you’re not whole; Yet here you two are, playing these same leading roles w Which other people will come and take. I hope you will listen, I hope you will know, when it’s time to […]
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