I am dr capitalism The godfather of isms and schisms I stand for individualism monetarism and westernism Yesterday when I was in a state of primitivism I was then called feudalism no, not thy communalism I robbed Africa with violence,...

hiding behind the skirts of victimization, little progress pulling the rug from other africans' feet independence no longer sweet freedom still a pipedream porous borders policing people valiantly, all in vain an island of prosperity in a sea of poverty...

[tabby title="Poem"]I'll tell you what I am Gimme a pen By the time you're done counting from 10 I would have already told you all the things I am A writer, A poet, A singer, Yes I know it, I...

[caption id="attachment_3889" align="alignleft" width="332"] image courtesy of Poetry Africa[/caption] Poetry Potion had the privilege of talking to a Soweto Poet, Mafika Gwala (who isn’t from Soweto).  He started writing in the sixties and published extensively with titles such as Jol'iinkomo (1977) and No...

(Cry of a Common Man) give me love, don't gimme sex I've seen too much of that Besides, I don't wanna waste my sweat Gimme strength and the knowledge I need to enhance my consciousness Gimme love so that I...