LLM Mbatha Poems

When you know you are on
The right
Be the first one to apologize
Save the words of wisdom for
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what is this I think I feel
in your eye I think I see
in your lips when you speak
what is this I think I feel
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Were I to describe
That shade
And that light
In the motion of a cloud
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is it a greater good-
or a greater evil-
the sum of all things
is there a reason why
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Ukube nganginakho ukuthi ngizikhethele
Ngalolosuku olwandulela isiqalo soqobo lwami
Ngangiyomcela kahle uMveli-Nqangi
Ngithi kuye: Mdali ngenze ngibe m’nyama
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The very memory of your smile
The thoughts of seeing you again
Make each day worth while
Even as I feel the falling rain
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The way of the pen
Between fingers of skill
Well tutored, well nurtured
Is as smooth as the serpent's
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Silinde eside isikhathi lesi
Ngicishe ngalibala
Ngalowomuzwa engiwuzwa kuphela
Uma ngibheke emehlweni akho
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Umcabango wathumela isintu enyangeni
Iqhelelene kangakanani iFuji, ne Tafula
Uma nginethuba lokuthi ngizikhethele
Ngingakhetha ukuphila isikhashana maqede
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Did the saline Atlantic
Devour the skin of your face
And all your flesh to expose
Your silver colored frame
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