Surrounded by glass walls. Opening only from the outside. I see everything. I think they’re tinted, nobody sees me. I must have magic, people come in when they want something. … Continue Reading Sober Alcoholics: (Boxed In)
Finding hope when everything falls apart
Being a superhero even when you need one
When you can’t do what you love doing. It sucks
I’m not a religious person.No, I actually am a religious person.I wouldn’t be thinking of prayer if I wasn’t.Maybe I think I’m not because it’s been a while since I … Continue Reading Sober Alcoholics: (Prayers)
How far can your thick skin take you?
A man, has to provide. This has become a norm. An appearance brings expectations. You can’t look good and expect others to pity you. This posture has been maintained for … Continue Reading Sober Alcoholics: (Can’t Deliver)
I wish it could rain, so it can cover my tears. I wish it could rain, so it can rinse my face. This heat exposes my freckles and my cracked … Continue Reading Sober Alcoholics: (Only teary when in the Rain)
Where I come from, when you are pissed off, but you do not wish to use your energy towards what pissed you off, you’d say “ayinamsebenzi’ and move on. Direct … Continue Reading Sober Alcoholics: (Unemployed)
Being handsome/beautiful has its perks. You are easy on everyone’s eye. Your environment will always have a glimpse of a smile. The tricky part is not knowing if everyone’s intention … Continue Reading Sober Alcoholics: (The Curse of a Pretty Face)
Written by: Anele Mangqalaza WHO AM I? The above question is a question that has been asked, especially during my high school years, we would be asked to write essays … Continue Reading WHO AM I?
I remember waiting for you, Sure that you’d be my saving grace A soul as beautiful as you, How could you not? * Strong as our faith in each other … Continue Reading On the brink…
I didn’t know how I was feeling ’til I put pen to paper And let my heart speak, I let my heart breathe, Finally I let my heart bleed Until … Continue Reading This is me, World
I was told to not stop improving“Don’t stop learning”, they saidSo I have learnt to do my due diligenceI have learnt to filterBut I was also told to look for … Continue Reading Fountain
B BE Beneath my feet, I feel the Earth breathe BE the breeze, the air, feel the cold winds Believe, the healing powers, they are not against you R Rise … Continue Reading Breathe