I always drown when i sail my boat
Surrounded by voices
That always silence me
I belong in the island
...
Because They are Gone
smile Because they were Born
And now they are Gone
we are here to Live
...
She was dark when i first moved in
Built only to occupy me, myself and i
Every night when i lay my head
On that bed like structure
...
Take Me back to that time
when i was first introduced to fun
I was young
only seventeen
...
I sat there hopeless
With that little patience
And Listen to my inner voice
I thought to myself
...
Xihluke Mlangeni was born in a countryside named Burgersdorp outside Tzaneen.He was born in 1998, the last born of Grace Mlangeni and the late Reckson Mlangeni. He started writing poetry at the age of 14 years old after he lost his father. He found a driving force that made him to be who he is now. He's currently living in burgersdorp with his mother and sisters, and doing matric at Bankuna High school.His aiming to go to varsity next year to pursue his dreams.A very ambitious boy. Who's hardworking and focused.)
Alone
I always drown when i sail my boat
Surrounded by voices
That always silence me
I belong in the island
Where i am isolated
Where my dreams are alive
In this lonely world
I want to be alone like an island
I won't be silenced by people
Who don't know my story
people who are quick to judge
Slowly they are to realise
That i am a storyteller
In this lonely world
I am a narrator
lend me your ears
I will hand you knowledge
Knowledge is power
I won't be silent
You don't know my story
if you want to be successful never press snooze when the alarm rings