Khumo Mhlanga Poems

In outstretched hands,
Soul-salving utterances
Sunlight breaking through lips
Heart caresses
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I wanted to be her -
She was living my dream
The life you promised me...the love that was mine
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My mind
A puppy trying to catch its tail...
Circles of confusion & indecision
A second try
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If I TRY to love you
You'll only be held back from one who can
A warm pool of comfort for your needs...
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Trial
Loving you feels like -
Interrogation of my heart.
Cross-examined in the fire
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I wish I had known...
You read 'vacant'
True intentions veiled
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Christmas -
My release came...
Overwhelming peace at the prospect of a closed door.
A prayer whispered in silence,
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Blinded…
Hearing life from a distance
Silence, your teary response
Eyes wide open
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I want to hide in your heart
Swimming in the flow of your grace
Repeatedly drowning in everlasting life
Knowing no time or space
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