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There was once a kingdom by the Zambezi River. It was a beautiful kingdom with rivers and mountains. The kingdom had very precious minerals such as gold, emeralds and copper. The people used to [...]

Here do I find comfort. Windows beautifully draped in ice Coldness of a mother’s love waiting Doors left half open to let the fears in. Windows shut to keep the strangers out, Perfection at its [...]

“Our home is dying,” the teacher said to the class. Everyone in class was listening as the teacher was talking. “Our Earthly home is dying,” the teacher continued. “What do you mean, teacher? [...]

They were skeptical about new places, Skeptical about meeting new faces, They dreaded socialization, And feared societal re-integration. Never did they dare contemplate on relocating, As resolute [...]

Miyoba looked at the food that he had just picked up. It looked so delicious except for the maggots. The other boy on the other side was also looking at the same food. Both boys were trying to [...]

As the car drove on the endless road, one passenger was not pleased at all. Lindiwe was not happy that the town she had just left was never going to be seen again. All the friends she had made. [...]

Case 02: Villanelle It is said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Like a courageous baby learning to walk, PoeticAfrica took the first step to present to us about structured [...]

The whole truth is this A mother is concerned For the well being of her children And if she was raised how she was raised She will find ways to tell them in no uncertain terms. Sometimes she [...]

Wandi stood in front of the mirror in her mother’s bedroom. She gazed at her reflection and admired how the beautiful dress she wore looked on her. She had received the dress as a present for [...]

The cathedral doors were slowly closing and Jumo managed to slip between them before they shut. The androids manning the cathedral doors looked at him blankly. He instinctively begged their [...]