a smile by Torry Msimango

from the edge of my eye i glimpse a smile a happy spirit in motion – emotion how much less would i be had i missed it in a second timeless with wonder a timeless conception of love floating in...

darkness in my soul by Torry Msimango

in the recesses of my mind the universe held up by a dark core hidden from everyone nonetheless infused with dark heavens afloat with sombre shades nebulous, thick depression traps me my light flickers my life lingers the anti-climax of...

featured poem: One Night Stand by Chisanga Kabinga

Tendrils of smoke swirl in the air Fade slowly They lie post coital Warm Cold blue TV lights flicker He inhales the shampoo scent of her hair Of a memory that could dissolve this delicate haze His eyes close Recollecting...

haiku 120 by Nyakale Mokgosi

black is beautiful tight cornrows incite lust dazzles till dust to dust

haiku 103 by Nyakale Mokgosi

beautiful wrinkles across a sagacious face my mama rocks