These walls have the pounding of hearts young and old
Sighs of longing echo past the windows
...
Any act of belligerence or war between opponents,
is always of consequence.
Even if one should subdue the other,
...
In your hands, my hands
An orchestra made of fingers
You're the Maestro of silences
Leaping in a clear spring
...
Alex Fan Moniz is a Swiss-based poet, photographer and songwriter. Some of his photos have been used at Indaba Durban 2011 and ARBI project 2012 in Australia. He started writing short-stories already as a child. In 1992, one of his poems “As Cinzas” (The Ashes) was selected by the Academia de Coimbra (one of the world’s oldest universities) at literary initiative, “Indiferença”. Some of his works are expected in Sep 2013 at the Temecula International Art Expo, California. He studied Humanities at the University of London and Coimbra, is fluent in 5 European languages and has lived in several countries. He lives between South Africa, Switzerland and the UK.)
Tempus Fugit
When did Time begin
Does it live on top of a hill
In a large round house, shaped like a clock
Does Time keep a timepiece
So it's never late
How long does Time last
For it is future, present and past
Will Time ever stop?
From 'Colours of South Africa' 2013