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Always

If tomorrow never comes The sun fails to rise In your state of darkness I'll hold up your lantern high In my arena you'll shine If tomorrow never comes Shadows of the night swallow you whole Silence of the tomb calls out your name Depriving you an extra mile You'll still live on in my mind Even if tomorrow opt not to come I will forever hold you high Within my chest of all treasures Laced on my tongue like a true gospel A beautiful song escaping my lips I will not let time wipe you off Nor your thoughts be layered with dust I'll keep your face polished Preserving your smile from being tarnished You will never be forgotten If tomorrow never comes Know this day you've been truly loved Beyond time in between Post the worlds that sets us apart You'll always be with me

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Phumla Xuza Khanyile

Date: 5/4/2016 9:31:00 AM

Good day Folks! Am so humbled, your reception was so homely. I am looking forward reading and be read by all of you. In brief, am passionate about poetry, writing it comes natural to me...I have been published in four anthologies ( Letter from Africa - from Uganda/ Cupid - From Zimbabwe/ Out of the Strom - from US and recently Poets against terror - from Italy). My own book Love Notes was published here at home (South Africa) in 2015. I am found in most poetry facebook pages.

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/29/2016 11:50:00 PM

Hi Phumla, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead.......with love.

Lin Lane

Date: 4/29/2016 10:58:00 AM

This is very lovely, Phumla. I loved these lines in particular, "I will not let time wipe you off Nor your thoughts be layered with dust."

Skat A

Date: 4/29/2016 10:45:00 AM

Phumla, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/29/2016 9:45:00 AM

I like good poetry like this Phumla,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Moon Flower

Date: 4/29/2016 9:45:00 AM

That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Phumla. :)