We live and love in loss
Loss is inevitable
You can’t runaway from loss
Loss is everywhere like love
You can’t love and not lose
You can’t gain and not lose
You can’t live and not lose
Everyday there is a loss
Someone has lost
In loss
Our hearts are shattered
Our souls are broken
Our minds flock in disbelief
Pain is our norm now
In loneliness we find comfort
We live and love in loss.
Loss is inevitable.
We can’t runaway from loss
Loss is everywhere like love
You can’t love and not lose
You can’t gain and not lose
You can’t live and not lose
Everyday there is a loss
Someone has lost
You can’t fight the loss
You can’t confront the loss
You can’t prevent the loss
Scream
Shout
Maybe that can ease the loss
Speak
Cry
Maybe that can ease the loss
You can’t runaway from the loss
No matter where you are
No matter who you are
Loss will catch up with you
© By Mercury
06/11/2018
Mercury Nonkululeko Duma
She is a poet and writer. She is passionate about telling LGBTI+ stories using art.
She currently studying Criminology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) to enhance her knowledge on how criminal justice system can be used to deal and address the inequalities and injustices faced by the LGBTI+ people.
She has worked as performer for Rainbow Theatre Group which was project of the gay and lesbian network. The group has performed in many different spaces including the National art festival and the Jomba dance festival.
She is currently writing a book called A transman amongst us. The book details the journey of a transgender man from childhood to adulthood.
She currently studying Criminology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) to enhance her knowledge on how criminal justice system can be used to deal and address the inequalities and injustices faced by the LGBTI+ people.
She has worked as performer for Rainbow Theatre Group which was project of the gay and lesbian network. The group has performed in many different spaces including the National art festival and the Jomba dance festival.
She is currently writing a book called A transman amongst us. The book details the journey of a transgender man from childhood to adulthood.
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