3 poems by Nkateko Masinga
1. ghazal for the ghastly going“I am not cruel, only truthful.” – Sylvia Plath I’ll take your love in rations: this portion will last ’til June,when my leaves turn brown…More
Tagged: Love
To my lover with love by Itiola Victor
In an overcrowded class
I found a friend who smiles, always
Her smile, enough to lighten my day
A shield from the draining sun
Immortal Memories by Tayo Oladipo
Immortal Memories I will take this treasure, these memories; the endless chatter on the raffia mat, the sunset rendezvous with the sun taking into the sea the burden in…More
Love is in the Moment
Miss Meddle had a February-Love Giveaway yesterday on her blog. The competition was for her readers to respond to the question ‘what does love mean to you?’ Big shout…More
Rain (Part XY)
I’m in this bus with my earphones plugged in; Fela telling me not-so-subtly that he’s basketmouth and he’s come again. Generally, I’m not a pretentious fella but I’m trying very…More
Paramour
First I saw your steely eyes blue as the sea and as the skies you make me feel paralysed unlike all the other guys I wont let you pass…More
NOTHING
In yesterday's crowd you stopped my heart's hurried pace. Through all that chaos you made mine a distinct face. The thoughts in your head echoed mine like a town…More
Her Face
I can see her face. She’s sitting comfy in that spot she’s always seated but her mind is far from whatever is around her. Just as I’m looking at…More
Never Fall In Love
by @daireenonline Never fall in love, so said the sage to me Tis only fools that play in the arena of emotions Where darkness abounds and loneliness preys Never,…More
I Want You
….Like I want you To be my sun – Shining through the darkest of nights My moon – light on my path That cool breeze after the rain…More