Sevenling (He Adored Time) ~ Nolulama Msomi

He adored time
Preferred my music on a fortissimo
loved the crisp of a fine apple



However I could not hold a note
but could write him jazz pieces
and smell the pungent smell of his cologne 



but he hated flowers




©  Nolulama Msomi




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Sevenling (3 Elements of Nature) ~ Sayash Rampersadh

3 elements of nature
fire water and air
bound by the mother herself



Do not scream, for it
is rain that nurtures,
not thunder



Choose your words wisely




©  Sayash Rampersadh




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Sevenling (I Hate Only 3 Things) ~ Gugu Buthelezi

I hate only 3 things
NASA, fair-weather
and rockets.


"Enjoy" being launched,
shoulders cold from summer snow
And going into space.


But nobody really cares...




© Gugu Buthelezi




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Grade 10
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(Sevenling) The Sun Declares ~ Nsiki Gwala

photo credit: Red Winged Blackbird via photopin (license)

The sunrise declares yet another day.
Birds' songs break through the silent dawn.
Crowds scatter across the lonely streets.

A conversation pulses: burdens that need be borne,
Dreams denounced by impossibility,
Promises whispered by the near future...

While History drowns in oblivion.


© Nsiki Gwala


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Grade 10
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