Tag Archives: Poetry

2014 May 30: I was a boy who would one day grow up to be a man

Posted on June 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Samson ‘Thabo’ Brown   I have never believed that God made mistakes. I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. That reason has always been to fulfill God’s greater purpose for your life. That’s how I view … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan.20: “Walking Corpse”

Posted on February 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Marred & dictated to, by none that created I. Jailed into faculties that were insisted upon, way before my existence. Pathways of Myself, pre-determined by structures that had lesser understandings of the complexities of human. Born and raised into the … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 11: I almost wished

Posted on February 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Ntsiki Cassie Dlamini I almost wished I could start all over again. Go back to my first day and draw my first breath. To my early months and attempt my first steps. To my childhood era and make new … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb.10: Yesterday after Creative Thinkers meeting

Posted on February 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

We were 11, met to discuss and share our creative works. We were all happy and left the place revived. Watch out this space and see what artivists are doing … L-R: Nqobile, Charmain, Kopano, MaZet, Baitiri, Lesego, Rene, Maureen, … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 4: Stolen Innocence

Posted on February 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Zodwa Nkwinika I screamed, begged you to stop tried to push you off, But you were too strong, I couldn’t get you off me. The more I screamed for help was the more my voice faded, and I got you … Continue reading →

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The other me

Posted on February 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola Sometimes tears are frozen and unknown to me Sometimes fear is all my heart feels yet it’s all I don’t need in me Sometimes I lay awake at night when my mind is wide awake Sometimes nothing … Continue reading →

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2012 Dec. 7: Review

Posted on February 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… reviewed by Sebe Nkosi PAVING FORWARD (2011) Main character: Nosipho Mahola Featuring: Beverley Palesa Ditsie (Artist/ Activist) first lesbian to come out in Soweto Mosiuoa G.P. Lekota (COPE President) Paddy Nhlapo (Social Activist) Delmas Treason Trialists (Archive) Simon Nkoli … Continue reading →

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