Street Kids by Lethu Nkwanyana

[tabby title="Poem"] Erased lines on palms.No identity,For fingers have lost their printsA home has lost her prince.To live a rough lifeWith smooth hands vigorously rubbedBut friction is futilewhen warmth is held hostageBy a sharp breeze, that cuts skin.With a cold...

Gambling by Lethu Nkwanyana

[tabby title="Poem"] 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...

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....