Thursday, 8 December 2016

Your Worst Enemy Is You by Bandile

Note:This is my first Article for the TIT [Take It Thursday] campaign set to bring out young kings and queens

This might add salt to the wound (to some ) but as vivid as it is, it's the truth so rather, call it Bittersweet facts.
You may be sitting at your lunch break from work, in the middle of class avoiding lecture, or lying alone in a bed that used to be occupied by two people with tears quietly welling up behind your bright eyes and a harsh sensation creeping up your throat.

Your nights are occupied with seclusion and
your heart is wrecked into pieces that can never be fused back together without flaws no matter how hard you try.

Every morning, you paste a sweet smile on that beautiful face of yours to let society know that you are okay.
Well maybe you are
On the outside...

But guess what, you aren’t okay. Behind closed doors, you are absolutely lost and you believe there isn’t a damn thing you can do about it.
Oh, how I wish I could reach through your screen and give you the maternal embrace that makes you shed tears instantly.
You, yes you, deserve someone who will sit
silently next to you as you stare blankly at the familiar bedroom wall with tears continuously falling collecting at your chin.

You deserve someone that holds you delicately
until you decide to start murmuring words faintly. You deserve to move forward and be the best possible version of yourself and if you do not see that now, it is okay.
Sit there silently, cry, scream, or beat that pillow you used to share with whom you thought was the one. Listen to the music that somehow demonstrates your emotions in melodic form or watch that romance movie that is so melodramatic but mimics your exact state, like it was somehow filmed just for you.

Hell, you could be the leading actor or actress.
Each story is distinctive.
Whether your tale was an abrupt onset like strange tap on your delicate naked shoulder or a bubbling eerie feeling deep within your gut, I am truly sorry.
You do not deserve what you are going through, you do not deserve to spend your nights crying yourself to sleep.
But, can I promise you one thing?
You will appreciate love and happiness now.
Not one person can truly value cheerfulness and adoration until they have been chewed up, spit out, and treated like trash.(If everything makes sense when you hit the bong)

You want to be strong.
No, you need to be strong.
Your friends are all happy with their relationships, so who are you to be the burden repetitively complaining about how the carpet was snatched rapidly from underneath your feet and how you were left in the dirt.
After all, this person that turned their back was your other half whom you once trusted completely and wholeheartedly, right?
Let me give some advice and you probably will not like it, break down that wall you have so meticulously constructed.
Invite in the one who has been sitting on their ass outside, waiting for a chance to see how extraordinary you really are.
You are terrified to be disappointed, damaged, and kicked to the curb once again.

Take a moment to take a moment and hear this
There is a time to stand tall against your fears and
that time is now.
You are your worst enemy.
Move on from
the feeling of disparity, go look in the mirror and tell
yourself you are worthy to feel blissful again.
Never ever let obstacles make you feel like your life ain't worth living.
I always say,  you can't call it faith if you only believe in safety
So it's a test, take it up and prove your worth in this world full of bitter people.
Be sweet
Be a queen
Be the king of your own jungle

This isn't applicable to those who stood on pedestals with "someone" only to find themselves alone
When I say someone, I'm using finger speech marks
There are masqueraders out there, love yourself
The sun will glitter and make you shine very soon
Whether you're sitting at home without a job
Or you're on a job you barely love...

Hold on, pave the road to what you love
If not you, who will do it?
There are no robots made for your ambitions and dreams
Keep your eyes open and your brains too.

I promise, your time is coming soon

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Tuesday, 6 December 2016

I Never Could Lie To Momma by Fkaay

So momma looked straight into my eyes today
Blankly staring back trying to hide the ache tormenting me in side
"L-Look a-a-way"
The broken voice from deep within me stuttered
The voice of a wounded child in need of comfort
But Momma is wise
And wise is she who gave birth to me

See she has this tendency to try pinch the naughtiness out of me
An old habit I've grown to love
An old habit I've grown to miss
One I currently need

Today she took by my cheeks and wiped my tears
She rocked me back and forth
Like she used to before I turned thirteen
A ride that said I KNOW you're in pain
Fear not For I understand
I never could lie to momma.

"I apologise to being weak mama
For letting someone play my heart
Like it was done to you by papa
Im sorry I've failed to be like you
To play my cards close to my chest nd open up to a few
Im letting heartache break me down
Adding more wrinkles to the beauty you've gifted be with
Im sorry im letting you down
I trust too easily
I see that now
I let my guard down
I get that now
Teach me how to be like you once more mama
I promise this time to pay more attention"

But momma understands my pain
She didnt have to ask me if Im hurt
I repeat
I never could lie to mamma
Whether it was stealing from the sugar bowl
Or a forged signature on a C-minus test

Today
She took me by my stained cheeks
Wiped off the mascara she hates me to wear
She hates all things artificial on my face
And guranteed me it'll all be ok
With a voice spilling  & churning with love
A touch slowly stroking my hair
She whispered
"You never listen
But fear not
Mama is here"

Fkaay

The Dream by Uzenenkosi


The dream from last night
Was about the nation in tension.
But as I was about to say attention
There was some kind of destruction
That caused my emotions
To give up on the mission.

Hands high,I surrender
I just give up.
Mission impossible.
Or perhaps improbable?
I added a lil sugar,only to find it added some sort of bitterness.
I hate & love this feeling.
Tryna fit in this silver lining.
I'm the only one not shining.
Or perhaps I'm lying?
You making it
I'm faking it
They taking it
I'm loosing it...

Tell me inspiration comes from within.
I'll tell you I only hear my heart beat and the melody of my blood stream.
Is it me?
Am I not listening enough?
Or is it you
Feeding me with beautiful compliments disguised in disgusting truthful thoughts?

Straight talk?
Shut up!
Don't you know I'm tryna fight evil voices?
Go to the nearest hell,tell Satan I'm coming for my inspiration!
A round of applause?
Shut the fuck up!
What the hell are you celebrating?
I'm a book without written ink!
That's useless!
I've lost touch.

No it wasn't a dream,
It was a light beam
Reminding me of who i am,what I'm made of,why I'm here?
This is stupid!

©Brilliant_Uzenenkosi

Thursday, 1 December 2016

I Wish I Never Loved by Thabitha Marakalala (Guest Writer)

I wish I never loved
I know it's been said that
One shouldn't regret anything
In life,
But I'd be lying if I agreed with this saying,
Cause deep down I'm constantly dying,
All this faking, all this pretending,
are reasons for my breaking.
I wish "I love you" came with a clause,
If it's not true, you choke down and die,
I wish pain came with a receipt,
If it's too much to handle, you send it back.
I wish life came with instructions,
We would surely know how to deal with all it's hardships
without cracking,
I wish I never loved
I'm certain I wouldn't be in so much pain.
I won't cry myself to sleep,
I won't be sinking so deep,
I won't be talking to these walls,
Pleading to find ways to heal my broken heart,
I won't be this torn apart,
I swear I wouldn't be this miserable if I didn't love you.
I wish I never layed eyes on you,
This stupid heart wouldn't
have fallen for you,
I wish I could turn back time,
Prevent you from cutting
into my heart.
I wish I could go back to yesterday,
Drowning this affection,
Turn it into a rejection,
Cause you came with no good intentions.
I wish I never loved you,
Wouldn't be beating up myself,
to get you off my mind,
I wouldn't be feeling so blue,
so incomplete,
I wish I never met you,
I wish I never loved you,
Cause its clear you never loved me.
Tbt-M
10/9/169t
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