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Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Shadows

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Grace

Shadows

I tripped over a shadow today
and it reminded me
that things don't have to be real
to leave you scratched and bruised
and wishing you had paid more attention
to where you were stepping

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

What became of my land?

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Dream

What became of my land?

What became of the land which birthed Nelson Mandela?
What became of the land which displayed unity,
A rainbow nation?
What became of the energy of 2010?
Why is there dissatisfaction?
What became of Steve Biko's consiousness?
Why do we have no confidence?
Why do we have to build high walls?
Why do we fear guns?
What became of 27 April 1994?
What became of my land?
What became of the rich African soil?
What became of my land?
What became of my land?

The land that once nourished patriotic seeds,
Now bears fruits of violence, corruption, sinister deeds.

What became of my land?

South Africa has always been a violent filled country. However it is exceeding limits. I am deeply disturbed by what is happening to my land. We live in constant fear. If we are truly a free country, then why do we fear for our lives on the daily?

#fear #land

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Purdah

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Khoisan

Purdah

He
inhaled
the
essence
of
her
Solitude

Respect&Trust

#purdah #respect #trust #curtain #in #solitude

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

pure as sin

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

leporidae the silent

pure as sin

a beast wearing delicate skin

pulled from another work of mine

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

not sure if i should love you or f*ck you

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

zoie marie lynn

not sure if i should love you or f*ck you

and i don't even know if i want to kiss your lips or just your skin
because i'm
     falling
       falling
         falling
           falling
         falling
       falling
     falling
but i don't want to hit the ground again.
are you sure your arms can hold the weight of my love when it's wrapped in wet clothes?
and are you sure it's the best idea to take this where the wind goes?
i'm not yet sure if love is a real thing
it's just a
   beautiful
  fictional
deadly
play,
and you still kiss me like i'm sane
but i know it's all just another game
so don't be surprised if i refuse to participate.
and you're like a
         cynical
           patronizing
             inconsiderate
           impartial
         callous
song,
but your vicious words still gently drag me along.
and i'm not sure if you're really toxic
or it's just all in my head.
because
i love you
love you
ove you
ve you
e you
you
ou
u
or maybe i love when you're in my bed.

there's a difference between someone telling you they love you and them actually loving you
i haven't figured it out yet though

#love #lust #*** #pain #her #him #you #me #us #together

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

your walls

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

misha

your walls

i can't climb your walls
anymore so please break
them down
for me.

#hearts #lonely #scared #tears #mind #soul #girl #wall #left #red

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Deepest Scars

Dec 2018 nosipho khanyile

Jade

Deepest Scars

The deepest scars come from words left unsaid,
Everything yearns for freedom.
Even words,
So the longer they're kept from it...
The heavier they weigh.
Do not underestimate
Their destruction.

12/8/2018
A poem about the weight of words.

#scars #words #destruction