He Left A Long Time Ago by Nomsa Motale

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] Twinkle twinkle little star How I wonder what you are A superhero? Or a storm? Perhaps you are a hurricane Or a wave How can someone so strong Watch the clock as it twists and turns Waiting...

8 Days! by Nomsa Motale

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] Day 1: I think about how you treated me, before the darkness consumed you Day 2: I think about how you wanted to clean my wounds with your heart Day 3: I wonder if you still think...

These Crowns by Nomsa

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] They'll say its unruly Untidy Unprofessional because it makes them uncomfortable to see a black woman with a crown on her head it makes them uncomfortable that she wears it so fearlessly So carefree So magically So...

Will You Let Him In? by Nomsa Motale

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] Torn ligaments Bruised habits Phalanges broken Struggling to write Mind fighting against ghosts Sleeping yet not resting Wrestling with emotions Wake up Consume Lie down Do it again and again Until your mind has taught itself that...

The Little Girl In You by Nomsa Motale

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] The little girl inside of you Wants to thank you For your patience The little girl inside of you Wants to thank you For fighting invisible warfare's With your heart For seeing the good in those who...