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Fractured Interior by Luleka Mhlanzi

I’ve carefully crafted a facadeConcealing the fissures withinfragile , my makeshift repairHolding together the shattered piecesI’m a stranger to my own reflectionUnrecognizable, even to myselfA whispering question echoes“What is it that you fear?”I’m afraid of the cacophony withinThe relentless whispers...

A Poem A Day Writing Prompt 11 February 2025

1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK “At The Tips Of Her Hands” “A Silent Rebellion” “Body Modification” Use the form below to submit For more info about A Poem A Day click here

Gambling by Lethu Nkwanyana

Breathing is gamblingYour soul is a Die tossed into existenceBy the hand of chanceLungs are too fragile fingersfailing to catch a breath.Teeth as tokens for smilingBefore biting the dust. I’ve been basking in radiation for too long now.My skin is...

POET PROFILE: Lethu Nkwanyana

Lethu Nkwanyana is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, and theatre practitioner. As the 2023 Poetry Africa Slam Champion, he represented South Africa at the Poetry World Slam Championship in Togo 2024, earning a place among the top five poets in Africa....

A Poem A Day Writing Prompt 10 February 2025

1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK “The Siren’s Cry” “Global Emergency” “Flashing Warnings” Use the form below to submit For more info about A Poem A Day click here