Aesthetics First, Humanity Last by Refiloe Khumo

[tabby title="Poem"] The world's attention is quickly turned away, when the latest and trendiest outfits of the day, are cheaply produced at the expense of childhood innocence.These outfits are worn with casual indifference.No thought is spared for children in sweatshops,as...

Final Episode by Refiloe Khumo

[tabby title="Poem"] Helplessly, I watch as our great romance disappearsand silently I mourn the closing credits of our best years.I'm clinging to what could,should and would have been,replaying our life and meticulously analysing every sceneand looking for clues and omens...

Truly alive by Refiloe Khumo

[tabby title="Poem"] We plaster labour-intensive smiles over traumas and festering emotional wounds,as modern day life's unpredictable pendulum swings us from temporary ups to drawn-out downs.Modern day life systems force us to become adept at existing in survival mode.We aren't afforded...

The Moth And The Flame by Refiloe Khumo

[tabby title="Poem"] I thought you and I were playing for keeps,when you scorched impassioned kisses on my lips.Your seductive words filled me with desireand swiftly set my entire being on fire.I became the foolish moth that chased your irresistible flame,unaware...

Prayer by Refiloe Mdluli

[tabby title="Poem"] Release us Lord from the manacles of ignorance.Part our enslaved minds from the prejudice and hatred that hold our humanity captive.Make sober our minds to the hurt we inflict.Open our eyes so we may see the bloody ink...