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Lobola Poems - Poems about Lobola


Then and Now
...To this day, the breath labours on still Marrow birthing blood same as ever to keep this battered carriage oiled The soul wills the flesh to hobble on and prays the spirit keeps aflame The g......

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Categories: lobola, africa, betrayal, culture, endurance,
Form: I do not know?
My Beautiful Africa
...By Parizo Van Thulare I was born endless miles from the town Where tales are told about the king in his crown Where plates are treated same glass So fragile respect is of the erything So be......

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Categories: lobola, beauty, celebration, culture, holiday,
Form: Rhyme



Nelia
...She was standing there lonely That beautiful girl Her shape was so lovely Her silhouette could tell She was made Her mind-sizzling smile wasn’t a folktale You could see that when you talk to ......

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Categories: lobola, age, angel, anniversary, beauty,
Form: ABC
Traditions of Disparagement
...When men see through They also want to go through Lack of self control Leads to a number of tears 'Tis rape when a father breaks the wall Of his adolescence daughter And says it is tradi......

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Categories: lobola, africa, discrimination, women,
Form: I do not know?

Book: Reflection on the Important Things