The Strength We All Never Realised - Nkosikhona Duma

Within us all lies a possibility
we all never realised,
it bears the scent
from a kiss of a flower.

Within our beauty subsides
Our negative habits, our fears,
our weaknesses, our myopia, our flaws
These disappoint me greatly as my
dream of an ever-so-perfect generation is
brought to reality.

Tuning to my positive gear
I also realise that within us all
lies the capacity to fight all evil surrounding.
Whether betrayed, mocked, overlooked, we will
get up because we know what's right and
what lies ahead.

Moreso, because we are capable to do so
Within us dwells the Angelic glory so pure
and so profound that may shed our tears and
have our hearts beaten to the ground,
we will stand, yes, we will stand
Moreso, because we are capable to do so

The wounds that are so afflicting us
shall all vanish because
I believe in the strength
we all possess
It's the strength we are all not realising


-Nkosikhona Raphael Duma

Just like every other device. I wish life had a restart button - Zothani Msomi

From the womb;
She wouldve thought it was a tomb
...Ngoba ngabe ngithulise okwesdumbu.
When she touched her belly,
I'd move.
Afterall, she is my mommy
And I'd only want to improve her mood.

To birth,
I'd cry just to alert her I'm alive.
At her first beautiful glance,
I'd give her my biggest smile.
During the day, she'd be super busy
Kodwa ubsuku bakhe buyobe bunjenge njwayelo
Because I'd want to be sleepy.

I'd help her help me!
Sengisho uma eseng'sukumisa,
Lapho sek'fanele ng'cathule
Ngisho lapho seng'culelwa k'thiwa "hheda".

I'd say the words she wants to hear,
Ones that make her shed a tear
...So sweet and cashmere.
"Mama" would totally be the first.
"Ngyak'thanda" would be a regular.
To that, I'd want her to burst
To what I love most, her laughter.

Top grades
Throuhout my grades.
On parents meetings,
She'd be the happiest
From their beginnings
To their endings.

Now I want her treasure to be unique
One that will not bring any critique.
A piece of newspaper!
One that she would doubtlessly brag about
For I want it to be because of her daughter
That she is extremely proud!

-Zothani Msomi

I AM A CHRISTIAN - Maya Angelou

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved."
I'm whispering "I get lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I am weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are too visible
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I seek HIS name.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority
I only know I'm loved.

-by Maya Angelou