With apologies to Maya Angelou, this is a parody of the poem ‘Still I Rise’. You may write me down in history,With your new love affair,You may shrug me off,But, still like love, I reappear. Do our memories upset you?Why are you plagued with denial?‘Cause I linger in your dreams,As if we are still together….
With apologies to Chris de Burgh, this is a parody of the song ‘Lady in Red’. I’ve never seen an apple so lovely as the one I ate,I’ve never seen an apple so sate,I’ve never seen so many kiwis wishing to be an apple,They’re looking for a little amusement, to play dapple,And I have never…
Having children shouldn’t be a necessity. The taunting towards a childless marriage is detrimental towards building a healthier society. Instead, we should cheer the women and men, who despite the ordeals they have to face for being childless; they are still together through thick and thin living a fulfilling life and probably occupying their minds…
The Tanzanian Pride They will ask who you are. Tell them this: your hidden beauty is the Southern Highlands your lips are violets from the Usambara meadows your tongue rhymes colours of hundred dialects your face laughs with purity of Kilimanjaro waters your hands weave a story of…
Featuring a flag on landmarks and other structures is one way of showing solidarity with those grieving on aftermath of terrorist attacks. We can also unite all the world’s flags and form a healing rainbow everyday. The below poem is a rework of Our Father/The Lord’s Prayer. Our flags the colours united how beautiful is…
As part of celebrating International Women’s Day, Sonne Intercultural Magazine extended their pledge for parity by showcasing 20 women of African descent in Germany and diaspora. I am grateful to have been recognised amongst other women who gift us with worthy noting examples of inspiration and hard work. To learn more about the women and…
My memory of 2015 had its share of global happiness and sadness. Both emotions instigated writing prompts for me. On some occasions, I joined writing contests. The potential product/poem was my main driving force (not winning). Naturally, I joined a contest asking poets to submit a poem that’s about the year 2015 and get it…