Category Archives: Inner feelings

2013 Dec. 27: be with me

Posted on December 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  On the train to New York from Albany The moment’s the movements, when silver lining hits the lake. Outlining your back 
forcing me 
to remember the last touch. When I washed your back, your feet swollen. You told me … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 29: A fierce episode

Posted on September 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by Xana Nyilenda For a while I had been out of reach from the world and friends. I decided to have nothing to do with technology, parties and alcohol, a monstrous beast that had consumed my entire life. I … Continue reading →

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2013 June 4: emotional confusion of a break-up

Posted on June 7, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 I walk with my head down because I don’t want anyone’s eyes to meet my sadness Your name still echoes in my thoughts You are still my first sight before I introduce my eyes to a new day I wish … Continue reading →

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2013 April 3: Time keeps moving

Posted on April 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Siya Mcuta I keep having these flashes Flashes of her smile when I entered her ward I walked over to her Still I was not sure if it was her As her body was so small and frail in … Continue reading →

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2013 April 21: Living a legacy is always better than leaving a legacy

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko Greeted with an everlasting smile by a body that doesn’t seem to age, Phumla Rose Masuku welcomes us to her home. Present is Phumla’s life partner Nombulelo ‘Bulie’ Vimbelela. For a person in her mid 30s Masuku expresses … Continue reading →

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2013 April 11: Your kiss. Our touch. My Muse

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie FossilSoul  You remember the times when I would Kiss your neck and suck your nipples until you can’t breathe… I like taking my time tracing the contours of your body with my lips… REWIND, wait, wait, wait… I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 18: The last three months before dying

Posted on April 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sade Langa 28/03/2009 this was a very hopeful day for me. I remember waking up in the morning, it was Friday and I was in a weekend mood. This day was blazing hot and I just felt really good. I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 15: Even…!!!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Even if life has given up on you, that doesn’t mean give up on yourself. Even if the dreams you have don’t make sense to you, don’t stop dreaming. Even if you feel like you don’t have a vision, that … Continue reading →

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2013 April 2: I was warm… I’m cold and hurt

Posted on April 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

24.01.2006 To Majola: I think you should understand what I wrote to Majola. I didn’t really want to hurt Majola but to make ‘us’ happy and free. Firstly, you know that lately I was never happy in this relationship. I’ve tried my … Continue reading →

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