I Wash My Dishes by Esther van der Vyver

I wash my dishes the long knives warm under my hands smooth like my dreams and as sharp I dream of love with no loss of sex with no regret no misunderstanding I dream of beginnings of motion also of...

Elapsed by Jazz Africa

Elapsed Miles gone by beyond and unreachable Neatly wrapped like fresh dough inside a tsampa bowl Memories, hidden well, tucked in like a pappoose under its covers Hidden behind “doors wide open shut” Comforting it seems, yet… Yet, so belittling...

A Dream Deferred by Tshego Monaisa

A dream deferred is not a dream idle A dream delayed brews in the heart, Causes one to stir, toss and turn in ones sleep.So many give up, Because of a dream deferred, Never realizing the secret, That a dream...

My Natural Black Woman by Aubrey Mgwenya

Her chocolate complexion remains dimmed, Like the evening golden sunset of a winter`s day. Her bright eyes glowing like two stars, displayed From the curtains of heaven`s joy. Her pride consumed and refined by the richness- Of both my heart...

A Mother so Warm by Madlu Saladi

So freezing cold outside/ yet warm is how my heart is/for the howl of the wind/is silence next to the explosion of your toothless smile/heat from a roaring fire would comfort me/ far less than your longing needy hands /kneading...