Africa

More recent words written about my home for 25 years, Africa. 

Africa ~ An Easter Tragedy (published poem)

At the Magistrate’s Court in Harare, a crowd gathered outside weeping for men and women who carry an invisible cross.
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Africa ~ Roots & Wings (published poem)

A newsletter sent by Eddie Cross from Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) on 19th February 2007 which appeared on the Great North Road Bulletin Board, inspired this poem.
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African Memories

Old Madala, a picannin friend and I passed time in mouth-watering anticipation. Under the Mopana tree, which stood near their khia at the end of our...
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In My African Childhood...

In My African childhood We lived next door to a ‘church’, could hear their fervent chest-beating, shouting at all times of the day and night. So...
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Mwambeshi Memories

Days gone by when safety wasn’t an issue, I remember a little stream that beckoned a group of friends in Garneton. How many times did we saunter -...
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POSTAGE

“ Will you get the mail please, Susan? Take Clement with you. And the gun.” I stood up, shoulders back. “I can drive myself. I’ve got my license now...
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Thandi

A poem submitted to the anthology to raise awareness: "Rhino in a shrinking world" but not included. I thought I'd share it anyway... THANDI Imagine...