An acrostic for Masvingo, a Shona novel by Kelvin Jasi. MASVINGO M ysteries within, emotions in disguise,A fortress of strength, where a heart lies.S hielding scars, built brick by brick,V eiling the hurt, emotions flick.I nsulating the soul, a protective guard,N urturing resilience, though love’s been marred.G uarding against pain, disappointments untold,O vercoming heartbreak, the […]
A birthday acrostic poem for Yolanda Peter. YOLANDA PETER Y our day is here, a special time to celebrate,O verflowing with joy, it’s fate,L et’s gather ’round, our friend so dear,A nd wish you happiness, year after year.N ever-ending laughter, love so true,D ancing through life, always with you,A heart so warm, and a spirit
An acrostic poem for Tupac Shakur aka 2Pac, an American rapper who was murdered in September 1996. On September 29, 2023, the AP reported that Las Vegas had arrested the suspect, Duane “Keefe D” Davis in connection with Tupac’s murder.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has passed on today aged 95 as announced by President H.E Cyril Ramapahosa this morning. My condolences to the Buthelez Family, the Zulu Royal Family, and South Africa at large. An acrostic poem by Kelvin Jasi in respect of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi: PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI P ioneer of justice, a Prince so
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An acrostic poem for author Tracy Masocha. TRACY MASOCHA T alented wordsmith, Tracy, so bright and boldR evealing stories, emotions yet untoldA rtistry flows through her graceful proseC aptivating hearts, wherever it goesY earning to share wisdom, beautifully spun M aking characters dance under her pen’s funA ffirming dreams and enchanting the mindS trength lies
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An #acrostic#poem for Miranda Ndlovu (Mimie Skhul Ndhlovu) MIRANDA NDLOVU M erely eat the elephant in the room,I nundate your rationality.R eject the voices,A nd close your eyes.N urture disillusion,D rive into your fantasy.A lone and far, become an island. N onetheless be uninhabitable,D on’t let them conquer you.L et yourself be harsh and unapproachable,
And #acrostic#poem for Rumbidzai Crown Gashu RUMBIDZAI CROWN GASHU R edeemer, teach me your ways,U nfailingly your ways won’t lead me astray,M ay you guide my steps in your path,B efore my birth the path you designed for me,I shall follow it until the unknown day of my deathD uring this journey may I be
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An acrostic poem for Catherine Simon Udu. CATHERINE SIMON UDU C harm is deceitful and beauty fades,A ctually my mother deserves praise.T rimmed with virtues, H ow embodiment of love she isE xemplification of affection.R eal color of compassionI nspiration of her complexion. N icety dye of dedication, E mblem of perseverance. S he treads
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An #acrostic#poem for Kate Osueke. KATE OSUEKE K indly pay attention to those who care about you. A lbeit if you don’t believe it, T hey are worth living for,E spy the memories that depression has taken O ff and project them into the future. S wallow your pills, be brave, and be strong.U nmindful
