Sonnet for Harriet by Thendo Netshivhera

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] From the subtropics, appears the princessLike the night breeze hailing from the far east,Near my left shoulder, she rested with calmness.My heart blushes as it is swept off its feet.Her smile assured with its diastema.Her glowing cheeks...

Sun abuse to Spouse by Thendo Netshivhera

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] Mighty in size, yet dwarf in mind.Your deeds to spouse bring tears to eyes.She cries and weeps, we take the whipLike rebel slaves in old dark days. In autumn, you nurture her smile with care.She glows and...

My Intact Chains by Thendo Netshivhera

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] I woke up this morningHoping for a new beginningWishing for things change But like other morningsMy chains are still intactMy wrists and ankles continue to bruise When is freedom coming?All the others have received theirsExcept for my...

On His Class Struggle by Thendo Netshivhera

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] When I glance at the current state of warfareMy heart cannot help but spew acrid bloodIrate at avarice mongers with little careBut vicious venom exhibits on the sadThe peasants’ sweat is refined into an oasisThough viscid, the...