In My Words

More than just sport…

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

I won one medal for sport throughout my schooling career. And it was in primary school so that says a lot! I know – the joke is on me! The medal was for cross country.[…]

The will to learn… will you?

February 15, 2020 adminPersonal

Learning never ends. Just look at how many “older” folks prove that they are certainly young and savvy at heart by using social media apps like Facebook. While some may scoff and laugh at this,[…]

Unmasking my fears

January 28, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

My blogging journey for 2020 hasn’t been off to a robust start, for lack of a better phrase. I didn’t set myself any goals because I maintain that for my writing to be heartfelt, sincere[…]

Rain

January 19, 2020 adminPoetry

I hear them Dance Like a toddler on tip toe Gentle Then rapid And now erratic… I smell The freshness of the flowers Their thirst satiated They breathe new life In and Out… I see[…]

2020

January 2, 2020 adminPoetry

A chance to Begin anew Start afresh And write your own destiny… It can only be A new year! A new decade! Laden with promises… How wonderful, I hear you say. There’s something magical, Somewhat[…]

Bowing out on the blog for 2019

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 adminUncategorized

Traditions. That’s what the festive season is all about – traditions that we create or re-create or follow by default. There’s a warmth that traditions bring and they add perspective to your life too. It’s[…]

Positive Vibes Only

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 adminPersonal

It’s that time of the year when people tend to get philosophical. Okay, maybe this year, there’s a bit more of that. It’s not just the end of another year; it’s the end of a[…]

She can dance

November 28, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

Hues of pink Colour the afternoon sky. Oh! What a pretty sight! As pretty as The dreams she weaved. She saw herself Waltzing under the starlit sky, Matching his every step. Side by side, Hand[…]

‘Tis the time

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

“So, I’ve decided to pack up and leave. I’m leaving for Mars.” That’s what he said. But that’s not what he meant. This was no mission to Mars. Sadly, it was suicide. What puzzles me[…]

Poem to Myself

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 adminPoetry

Are you busy? Aren’t you always?! Too busy to breathe, I hear you say. Please pause there. What about the moments That take your breath away? Do you savour those? Like the feeling of the[…]