All I want is for my family to honour my last wish. Yet on some days I struggle to find sleep. I know that my days are numbered on Mother Earth. I am uncertain of how I will leave this land. All I hope for are no surprises. Why am I lying to myself?Continue reading “WHEN MY BREATH ESCAPES”
Category Archives: storytelling
Do we really have to wave goodbye?
Tinofara… My heart was sore when you left. I spent the whole day feeling sad. I tried to be strong but as the sunset, I chose not to fight the feeling anymore. I shut the bathroom door and let it all out. I cried, I held onto my chest and I begged Mwari to takeContinue reading “Do we really have to wave goodbye?”
Hold my hand
Years back, I blushed when you asked for my number. I never missed the Art lectures because that was how I got to see you. I loved you but I thought was way out of your league. You proved me wrong and you stole my heart and you are not guilty about it. A lotContinue reading “Hold my hand”
Breathe in, breathe out and let go
This is your reality! There is no going back. The heart has become shattered and the breathing has become heavy. Your vision has become blurry Everything hurts and that is okay Will anyone wake me up from this bad dream? Will anyone embrace you, and tell you that you are here and you are safe?Continue reading “Breathe in, breathe out and let go”
To the vessel that carried me
When my journey on this earth comes to an end, hold my father’s hand. Pray for him to survive the storm and to live with a broken heart. Allow me to be buried next to my maternal grandmother on the anthill in Chivi. In all the misery and pain, remind him that I loved himContinue reading “To the vessel that carried me”
What if two is better than one?
Just because we do we do it, does not mean it is easy. We envy what you have and wish roles would be reversed just for a day. We tell ourselves that we are young, but the ticking sound of the clock proves us wrong. We blink and our siblings we strapped on our backsContinue reading “What if two is better than one?”
A fictional character and I
I was amazed when I realised that Xolile Zulu would smash expensive wine glasses as a coping mechanism. Why expensive wine glasses of all the things I thought? Now that stack my freezer with ice cream it all makes sense. Xolile Zulu and I have one thing in common we are two frustrated women andContinue reading “A fictional character and I”
365 days later
It is 365 days later and the stool has gathered dust, the plant has died and the room is moldy and yet there is no sign of growth. There is nothing good that came from meeting you. It has been a season of unending disappointments and pain. It is 365 days later and theContinue reading “365 days later”
Once upon a time
Once upon a time, I received a gift from Hampshire Palace in First Form. I excitedly unwrapped the gift and there was a love letter in it. Just a quick question? Am I the only one who liked the boys from Hampshire Palace? Once upon a time, my dorm- -mates and I would rush toContinue reading “Once upon a time”
When we meet again
My bhudhi visited me today, everyone close to me knows that I hate surprises. This surprise was a surprise and it was surely a pleasant one. Happy Humpday. When we meet I again …. I will give you a warm embrace and never let you go. I will tell you of all the things IContinue reading “When we meet again”
The Baobab 