Shimbo Pastory This poem was published in the Writers Space Africa (WSA) Monthly Literary Magazine in May 2018. The claimant had whined and wailedBut availed no bit to what was saidThough justice would it all unsayThe jurist, paid to ‘do his work’Then heard no pledgeSave of him who signed his wageHis freedom all tamedHis confidence all caged, still as stone Had no feel for the poor man’s talk“How’d I bill those bucks to prison?”“Again, how’d I kill for vain reason?” His heart felt illBut again not ill, “it’s not a big deal,”“Keep still,” he comforts his heart.Soon has turned on…
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Shimbo Pastory This poem was published in the Writers Space Africa (WSA) Monthly Literary Magazine, March 2018 Where love is wantingThere my heart is waitingWhere food is lackingThere I bed my fastingPoor, sick, sad, defeated manHungry souls eaten by the sunShall find strength when I’m doneThus I live my LentWhether little or muchIt matters not as suchThan a change of heartA conversion on my part. If I fast a plateAnd cannot uproot my hateOr I pray all-dayBut cannot tame my sayOr I give out sumsBut justice bid not welcomeOr I build God a ChurchBut oppress the wretchAll is loss, all…
Love can be met with disappointments, leaving hearts crushed, bared, shattered.
“The bad news is that time flies, the good news is that you are the pilot” – Michael Altshuler.
Shimbo Pastory This poem was published in the Writers Space Africa (WSA) Monthly Literary Magazine in September 2017 Edition Mother is everythingShares all thingAll in all beingShe made me a king Mother is all goodGives all foodEndures all moodShe saves me from cold Mother is all-lovingCalms all cryingEven at night disturbingShe wakes and me keeps patting Mother is so crucialVery mutualAnd most spiritualShe treats me very special When dad was troubledMom never waitedIn love she questionedAnd solution proffered Mama nine months me shelteredNever me abortedHard labour she enduredAnd my life safety assured Mom you are precious than goldI need not…
In living a life that gives testimony of our Christian faith, we are often drawn back by fear. This article is a motivation to remain strong and genuine in our love for the Lord.