the exorcist is a tempter
it is witchcraft what he does with his lips
and his soft tongue in the candlelight
a practiced seduction of the soul
the giant inside is a wanting
is a weakness with pouted lips
sucks on its tongue
and slides out of your skin
the exorcist is a thief
holding your soul for ransom
waiting to trade it for sanctity
on the Last Judgement
Sibulelo Manamatela is a great lover of text; whether it be a novel, play, and even music lyrics. She finds it apt to express herself and her narrative in poetry.