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Pain visited me today,
It creeped in as an unexpected guest.
I felt his presence, he looked me in the eye & smiled as he tore my soul into pieces.
My world came crashing down…
Uncertainty filled my mind,
sadness befriended me
My eyes were appointed as clouds, they began their duty of giving out water.. causing non-perennial dams..

The touch of her hand,
I’ll never forget.
I watched her fight death, she put up a good fight…
God gained more than an angel but a soldier indeed.
I could take centuries wringing about you,
Oh dear friend.
My newfound, unfamiliar friend.
If you told me -a year ago- that you’d be my best friend, I would’ve probably given you this fake smile you’ve forced me to wear all these months.
I would’ve probably flipped my braids, taking the other direction and vowing never to look back.
But here you are,
Oh dear friend.
You replaced my best friend. The second you realized that I knew that she left, you didn’t hesitate to introduce yourself.
You managed to take over my speech as well.
Sobbing became your definition of eloquence and I had to quickly learn that since you made it clear to me that you are here to stay.
You not only managed to build a home in my heart but you make certain to leave your mark; leaving me with bloodshot eyes on a daily.
2018- the year of pain, prayers & waterworks.

But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.
Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
It's in the way your heart bleeds but still believes in love. 
It's in the way your smile brightens up the room.
It's in the way your nurturing spirit makes the young feel safe.
It's the way you take precision in your choice of words
It's in the way you're selfless in loving
It's in the way you're not proud in learning.
It's in the way you appreciate all that is in & around you.
It's in the way you let pain camp in your heart because love bought it there and you'll do anything for love. 
It's in the way your fingers search for his in everything...
It's in the way you're so perfectly destroyed.
It's in the way your doubts scream yet you choose to listen to your naive love be-living self..

Love..
She.
(basetsana-ladies)
  Nov 2015 Basetsana Mabelane
NV
01:52 am
have you ever asked yourself like why you so lonely?*

01:53 am
or empty?

that maybe you give too much of your essence to people and never leave any of you for yourself

01:55 am
i know i do

02:05 am
and like that's maybe why i get so attached to humans

because in them,
i find myself


02:07 am
i need to change, because things shouldn't be this way

02:10 am
but it's hard sometimes you know, when most days you don't leave the house because you feel unworthy of the space you take up

02:16 am
so you'd much rather disintegrate into soil because you've become all too familiar with people stepping over you and admiring the outcome of your beauty but never the roots of your pain

02:19 am
i spend so much effort watering people in order for them to grow and hardly get enough sun shine to feed my own soul

02:25 am*
because i don't know how to do anything else but care for everyone but myself
12 | 31 Poems for August

I prayed to God and humbly thanked Him for your existence.
Even though I barely say much, I know He’s always listening.
No matter what you say or do, I’ll always remain in love with you.
All I want to do is show you the world’s panoramic view.
I’ve been blessed with the chance to love you.
I guess dreams do really come true.
Love, I’m bad at this beautiful thing people call love.
Listen, your complexion is truly a blessing.
I want the beauty of God manifested in all we do.
I’m fighting for our love, I wish you would too.
I’m fighting for our love, I can’t do this all alone.
I’m still learning how to love, I can’t do this on my own.
No matter what you say or do, I’ll always remain in love with you.
All I want to do is show you the world’s panoramic view.
I have gradually let my guard down for you.
In due time I hope you’ll do the same too.
YOU WITH;                        
         The hands that made the weapon. I laugh at YOU.
          The heart that couldn't feign love. I laugh at YOU.
           The wisdom that couldn't guide & advice.I laugh at YOU.
            The hunter that couldn't provide. I laugh at YOU.
             The courage of the world but never owned up. I laugh at YOU.
            The ***** donor that couldn't be a father,nevertheless a man.
              I laugh at YOU.        
            
              
No-Kidding-I'm-Seriously-Joking.      
                    -LOL-

-(L)ack of love
-lots (O)f love
-laugh out (L)oud
Make your pick. Life's all about perspective.
8 | 31 Poems for August

When I’m flooded with echoes of silence, my actions will slowly begin to speak.
Sometimes I cannot explain how you constantly have me feeling weak.
Loving you is a feeling I cannot control or put into any form of speech.
You’re always on my mind whether you’re by my side or not.
Nothing is more beautiful than the love that lies within.
Nothing is more beautiful than the poetry my hands have written on your skin.
Nothing is more beautiful than touching you, kissing you and loving you.
I cannot control nor explain loving you the way I do.
Distance and time will never dissipate our memories, I will always want to be next to you.
Know that this love will carry us into the future no matter what we go through.
Nothing is more beautiful than the love that lies within.
Nothing is more beautiful than the poetry my hands have written on your skin.
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