Ndaba Sibanda Poet Blank verse

Sixteen Is a Sweet Age

this sweet sixteen self should not dare sail  away from the safe habour 
no matter how sweet-talking boys are or archaic parents sound
it has dumped dollies for ‘fun’ boys  and has privileges and rights
but one day it has to unlearn the habit of turning on lights for
romantic rather than economic reasons  when  other sixteens’ 
ballooning  bellies  heave in sight because of boys` menacing
lethal guns or when their bodies lose their natural radiance
because debauchery has ruthlessly ravaged them and turned 
their age absolutely upside-down 

with moderation and vision  and honesty l have to enjoy  life 
because time flies faster than a silhouetted butterfly 





18 December 2012

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Timothy Hicks May 9, 2013 at 10:37 AM This was very well written Ndaba. Ironically I wrote a poem a few years back, the day before my 16th birthday. One can't help, but have these feelings... it takes bravery to not put these thoughts into actions. The silhouetted butterfly line was a nice touch... and indeed it DOES fly faster!

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2013 at 3:45 PM I enjoy reading your reflections here on the age of sweet sixteen. you write very maturely on topics, ndaba. Ndaba Sibanda February 1, 2013 at 3:50 PM Thanks!

Christy Burns January 26, 2013 at 2:52 PM Absolutely moving.. What a great read.. Ndaba Sibanda January 26, 2013 at 2:59 PM Thank you for stopping by!

Poet Destroyer A January 8, 2013 at 4:29 PM Ndaba, Congratulations with your winning poem in David's awesome contest.. always~pd Ndaba Sibanda January 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM PD, thank you!

Debbie Guzzi January 6, 2013 at 5:43 PM Congrad's on your win Light & Love Ndaba Sibanda January 7, 2013 at 1:42 AM Thank you.

Bukang Liwayway January 5, 2013 at 9:44 AM Congratulations on your win friend Ndaba!! Happy New Year and Good day! :) Ndaba Sibanda January 5, 2013 at 10:58 AM Maria, thank you!

Heather Ober January 2, 2013 at 8:02 AM This is a beautiful poem! Congratulations and Happy New Year :) Ndaba Sibanda January 3, 2013 at 6:18 AM Thank you.

Holly Moore January 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM Powerful write..congratulations on your win..Hugs, Holly Moore Ndaba Sibanda January 3, 2013 at 7:35 AM Compliments of the season to you. Thanks.

Yanny Widjanarko January 1, 2013 at 4:45 PM Really such a beautiful poem Ndaba and congrats on you win too :D, thank you for your kind visit to my page, it's really a pleasure :D, wishing you a happy new year as well ^^ Ndaba Sibanda January 3, 2013 at 6:17 AM Most welcome!

Len Gasun January 1, 2013 at 7:48 AM My hearty congratulations on your super win and great write my dear Ndaba! Happy New Year, too! hugs, Leonora Ndaba Sibanda January 1, 2013 at 11:36 AM Leonora, thank you so much. Wishing you a happy, peaceful and prosperous 2012!

Richard Lamoureux December 31, 2012 at 5:32 PM congrats and Happy New Year! Ndaba Sibanda January 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM Many thanks for the message, and have a Happy New Year as well!

David Williams December 31, 2012 at 4:32 PM Ndaba congrats on your win..have a Happy New Year..David Ndaba Sibanda January 1, 2013 at 11:39 AM David, compliments of the season to you! Thanks.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM Big congrats Nbada, and all the best for the new year xx Ndaba Sibanda December 31, 2012 at 2:29 PM Thanks, Mandy. I wish you a great new year.

Sukmawati Komala December 26, 2012 at 8:14 AM thank you Ndaba for sharing your nice write...wishing you have a blessed day :) Ndaba Sibanda December 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM Sukmawati, thank you. Have a great day, too.