sweet taboos by Menzi Maseko

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] every night she came to face it there would be no turning back whoever would placate it would soon deface it the iconic image of a Madonna who is black [tabby title="Poet Bio"]Poet, Essayist, Activist [tabbyending]  

A Prayer of Solitude by Thabang Ngoma

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] Allow me honest introspection in spite of my pretentious attitude Offer me solace and insight in return I will offer my eternal gratitude Elevate me above life’s stratosphere to a no turbulence altitude And afford me the...

A Poem A Day writing prompt 1 Sept

this week's writing prompt: "beauty came grovelling forward" line from the poem titled for days i looked for my poems by Mxolisi Nyezwa (New Country, 2008) 1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK use the form below to submit or click here For...

A Ticket To Love by Thabang Ngoma

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] He aims to express love like a bullet train A punctual, smooth ride like forecast, winter rain What’s love got to do with life’s journey for that reason The heart can stop from such electrifying strain To...

He Never Belonged To You by Nomsa Motale

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] You buttered his bread Whenever your heart was broken You are the one that bled You would cover his scars with your tears That alone wasn't enough You tried to heal his wounds Even though yours were...