Tsakholo High School Poetry Night 2010

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As noted in my last post, I received permission to share some of the poetry written by one of the PCV's students and performed at a poetry night event she hosted in her home (which was on the school campus). The event was called "Tsakholo High School Poetry Night 2010" and featured poetry and creative writings from the Healthy Living Club of Tsakholo High School. (Students' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.) The words, I think, speak for themselves:

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A Love of Life

It’s in my blood, I flow with it.
It’s in my lungs, I breathe it.
It’s in my heart, I feel it.
It fills every cell, I thrive on it.
It’s all around me, I see it, I hear it, love it and truly need it.
It fills the world with wonder and touches everything.
I’ll fight for it, cherish it, share it and treat it like a king.

It IS life!
A love of life has made me content to the core.
This Love of Life has brought good things to my door.
There are those who choose to run from life, hide from it or waste it.
I choose to embrace life, love it and make the most of it.

In return, my world is one of peace, happiness, and contentment.
Age has rewarded me with smile lines, not frown lines
And a life more precious than all the world’s gold mines.
My taste of life is so delicious that I am always hungry for more.
More to see, more to do, more to feel!
There is always more to life if you have A LOVE OF LIFE.


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“A Joke”

A woman was once sitting in the living room with her son when she asked him to go and get the mop outside.

It was dark and so the son said, “No, mother, I am afraid of the dark.”

“You don’t have to be afraid, Jesus is there to protect you,” said the mother.

“Are you sure?” the boy asked. “Yes,” the mother said.

The boy hesitated for a second and went towards the door and opened it slowly and slightly called out:

“Hey Jesus, if you’re out there ,will you please pass me the mop?”


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IS IT FAIR?

Trees grow
They grow so high
Their leaves are so green and healthy
Representing the symbol of peace

There is a question I have always been wanting to ask
To ask the world, for ages
It gets to me and swims through my capillaries

IS IT FAIR?
Is it fair that I have to suffer?
Do I have to suffer because of my parents’ mistakes?

IS IT FAIR?
That I have to wear torn shirts?
And walk barefoot to school?
All because I do not have the bus fare

IS IT FAIR?
That I have to hide during lunch time
Hiding in the toilets, waiting for the alarm to ring?
All because I have nothing to eat

IS IT FAIR?
That I passed my Senior Certificate exams with endorsement
But I cannot taste the world of tertiary education
The reason being no money

But, there is a word I have been taught
A word I have learned as a small girl
A word I will never forget
That word is God
That He is the one and the only responsible
Responsible for the creation of this world
And the creatures in it

There is a strong feeling, deep in my heart
That one day, just one day, my turn shall come
That no one shall stop me, that I will be successful
And the past shall be HISTORY…

Thank you all!!


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Super Heroine

Condolences for losing the one you love
It was very sad and a very unpleasant moment
But to my enemies it was very happy
Someday, I will try to sit back and picture
My life without my Mother

Without her, I can’t see any vivid future
I know there are many people wishing her
All the best… still hoping I get condolences
From the mighty one

Trust in GOD Mom… He will give you power
Above all, strength to deal with your problems

Mom:
You are the best Mom ever
You raised me from my childhood
You did everything in your reach while I was ill
You accompanied me to school
You dried my tears when I cried
I will always put myself before you

You chased all the nightmares away
Mom, you are my role model, My heroine

Death:
Why are you so wicked?
Everyone wonders
You hurt our feelings
You separate us from our beloved ones
But why? Why so wicked?


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My Wish For You

May your journey through life be
An adventure of discovery and growth
May everyone you meet warm
Both your heart and soul
May you live long and well
And may laughter fill your every cell

Above all else,
May your life’s song be long
And sweet

L - Learn
I - Inspire
V - Value
E - Enthuse


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Like a Bird

The sky is so high in the atmosphere
Clouds move about high
And so I want to fly like a bird
High in the sky

The colour blue, oh amazing!
The stars that glint like a luxurious diamond
What a wonderful scene
Amazing and attractive

I wish I could have massive and stunning features
Features that could take me high upon the clouds
To breathe the freshness of minty air
The air that makes us live

Birds fly high in the sky
Where there is freedom
That makes them walk on air
Freedom from predators and hungry jackals
The world where love leads
And so that is what I want
Live in peace and love
Happy and free
I WISH TO BE LIKE A BIRD.


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A Mistake in Life

I have seen the worst of days
I have slept without praying
I have been in all sorts of mischief
I have even mingled with thieves
And I have never made such a mistake in my entire life

I have lied several times
Even been involved in some crimes
I even refused to pay fines
I have never been so mistaken

I grieve to many
But I had no right to hurt you
I have steppe don many toes
But you did not deserve the pain
I never meant to hurt you Mum
It is the worst mistake I ever made in my whole life


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Mother’s Day

Mum, I’m very happy to have you
as a mother, you are a priceless gift from God
I thank you for showing me the ways of life

You are the strength I used to wipe away the clouds
Of fear to fight all the problems I encountered
You brought me under difficulties
You used to carry me on your back
When you went to fetch water or wood
Through drizzling rains and hot suns
You covered me and protected me with LOVE
Your LOVE has been like food to my soul

When I was sick, you were like medicine to me
Through your loving effects
Know that GOD LOVES YOU MUM

You are the holder of my happiness.


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My Nightmare Wedding

The day rose with curiosity as I was to revamp from Miss to Mrs. A wedding is said to be the most splendid day isn’t it? But believe me, mine was a nightmare

My wedding day rose without any hesitation. I was going to live forever with a man I thought was one in a million. The one I thought I would live a red roses life with. I decided to hold the wedding at a church which I believed to be the most holy place. I was privileged to have a partner like that to marry.

I began contemplating our luxurious future, happy and full of fun. I was suddenly summoned out of my thoughts by notes of the keyboard. Bingo! I knew it was time for the bride to get into the church. The dress was phenomenal on my sculpted body and made me feel so smashing.

I took about four steps into the room and suddenly I was in a storm of anxiety. I trembled, mouth open wide. I knew I had to do what was right. It was not a good sign for a bride to feel that nervous so I turned into a run-away bride. I threw the bouquet in the air and trespassed over the lawn to my home.

I was not ready for being a wife. It is a life-long commitment we are talking about here, not a game which would end minutes later. My fiancée was so hurt that he was taken for psycho therapy. I was filled with fury but there was no turning back. And I was sorry.


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Sunday Birthday Joke

Sunday morning, grandmother went to the church with her granddaughter. After settling, altar boys enter holding lit candles. The granddaughter asked granny if there was a birthday party. She could not wait for the answer and started to sing loudly, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!”


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A Smile

It costs nothing but means a lot
It enriches those who receive it
Without impoverishing those who give it
It happens in a flash

But the memory lasts forever
None are so rich
That they can get on without it
None are so poor

But are the richest for its benefits
It is the reset to the weary
Daylight to the discouraged
Sunshine to the sad and
Nature’s best antidote in times of trouble

Yet love can’t be borrowed or stolen
For it’s something that is not earthly
Useful to only one
Useless unless given away

In the rush of business
If a man is too tired to give you one
Then leave your smile