Calypso twirl, Calypso whirl, Calypso dance
in Pretoria, Panama or Paris France
Flash the dancer’s eyes
feel the temperature rise…
Wise Chanticleer’s surmise
fiery sunrise
Categories:
pretoria, dance, firework, night, sun,
Form: Couplet
Thanks to.my LORD JESUS, Saviour -Redeemer-King, for my survival.
I am in Pretoria, the once pristine Capital of South Africa. I took back a flat/ apartment rented Toba Nigerians refugee when I returned here from USA in 2019. The illegal use of my property that violated all codes and agreements ... ( No time to give details) ... Ended, with monetary love. And threats of violence. My good Nigerian friend took me away from this flat around 8 pm last nite, protected in a guest house. An hour later four Nigerians came to discipline me, an "Indian" who must leave Africa (so they take my property?). My friend had to fight them off --
Many South Africans feel abused by immigrants, notably some Nigerians, who openly mock "weak" South Africans
Categories:
pretoria, abuse, africa, violence, world,
Form: Free verse
Homemade
How happy we were while
eating homemade foods
in some Congolese and
Nigerian restaurants
in different places
of Pretoria.
some longtime friends
enjoyed different fried fish
(from lake Tanganyika) ,
nice salade with cassava pap.
It was an excellent hospitality
which I experienced on those days
with them in different places
around and out of town where
we could find homemade foods ,
cultural garments and other stuffs
preferable by all bantus.
I think those healthy foods
increased some calories
in my body as my heart was super exited
while sharing with some home friends
In a foreign country.
Categories:
pretoria, africa, friendship, love, memory,
Form: Free verse
I feel for next-house Nora
Getting poorer and poorer:
A plant facing stem borer
While she seems a goal scorer
Her idle hours rarer
State of things not fairer...
Nora's younger: Victoria
Is doing well in Pretoria
And her cousin Eugenia
Sure to become engineer ;
In South Africa clever
And there could live forever
No causeless xenophobia
When with host shares her beer...
I feel for striving Nora
Refused loan by rich Dora
Who drives the cleanest Bora
And exudes sparkling aura.
Sorry we say to Nora
Sleeping lightly; no snorer.
Categories:
pretoria, absence, allusion, cry, money,
Form: Rhyme
Shalom shalom or Peace greetings, PS.
1. Not all my writing is BIO or autibiographical
2. In South Africa, now, I have a cell that can't do Soupmail. Im unsure how to answer questions. Sometimes I responded, as to Victor B's email last week, with a/my posting ("kinda anon")
3. Thank you all for concerns about my day or health, but I am healthy, hopeful, even about missionary objectives in Newtown, EC. and my properties in Pretoria (taken over by "illegally" security or Levy company).
Poem:
misunderstood poet
how to cope with in-between
day ... focus on Gift
Categories:
pretoria, angst, christian, education, encouraging,
Form: Free verse
I
A savings account on Bay & Bloor -
Toronto Dominion Bank (sold?)
My thousands frozen, yet not gone
Reminder: Anil, are you a good steward?
II
Three flats in Pretoria, South Africa
Left with Property Management Company
HUURKOR, now five decades old
Broke contract when my rent was short
III
After six decades on planet earth
I confess, I "ignored" money always
Somehow I got food, clothing, travel
Has Jesus picked up my slack?
Categories:
pretoria, 12th grade, addiction, age,
Form: Free verse
Anil
Blessed before
Confounded (by Tenant Thieves &) courts
Deo doesn't dare doubt (Jesus now)
Eyes Eternity-ward: F A I T H
Categories:
pretoria, 12th grade, anti bullying,
Form: ABC
I
Love to talk about pain -
to listen ... what I need too -
Because all know pain
II
God knows Father's pain
Wait! No separation in pain
Suffering is a stepping stone
III
We separate over everything-
even our pain, history ...
One story; Human Story; His Story
IV
Because God won, we win:
suffering is a given here - accept -
Not resisting, we overcome!
NOTE: PRACTICAL APPLICATION. This week, I SURRENDERED to reality that my 3 properties/woonstele in Pretoria, South Africa, will be foreclosed. The company, HUURKOR, deposited 3 checks into an account I do not control. They could have paid themselves the HOA/Levy. Now, the insanity is their mistake will foreclose my flats. Big Huurkor walks free. I will not travel to Africa as I have duties here. So I won't fight it; I prefer my destiny in good ol USA.
Categories:
pretoria, abuse, africa, america, anger,
Form: Senryu
"Madiba"
The currents keep up sparking up and down
Such elegance, your life had more scenes than an epic flick
Defined humanity you did, even in death you deserve a crown
Singlehandedly you kept the white fleas a bay, fielding stick
Madiba, the Great artist, thou painted red the entire earthly town
Effortlessly you curtailed the beast, how effortless is your skill!
Diamonds appeareth me in flames, wildflowers in dinner gowns
Human race you served, and empty African baskets you did fill
Goodwill you preached, you make the rest look like clowns
The sun and stars smile admirably to this piece! Oh how slick
95 long fruitful moments, bewildering all from North to South
Black Moses, thou granted the African race it's holy seal
From the suburbs of Soweto to the South of Pretoria
All and sundry join the angels as we sing "The Gloria
Categories:
pretoria, appreciation,
Form: ABC
The Capital Pretoria found in the Gauteng Province,
holds the Voortrekker Monument located on a hilltop-
Made of pure granite it was built in nineteen forty-nine,
all the tourists are intrigued to take a look and stop.
The most common language in South Africa is isiZulu,
it is spoken by most of the country’s population-
The warmth of the country can be overbearing,
bordered by the Atlantic, it’s a subtropical location.
Stellenbosch is a university town in Western Cape province,
surrounded by vineyards and a mountainous steeple-
Oak-shaded streets lined with café’s and boutiques,
there are art galleries and little shops for the town’s people.
The Western Cape is also the home of The Garden Route,
Paarl is the largest town in the Cape Winelands destination-
The Cape of Good Hope overlooks the majestic Dias Beach,
the chameleon waters flow from God’s wonderful creation.
South Africa’s beauty shines throughout the Earth,
making it a home to many, giving the world much worth.
May 1, 2017
Categories:
pretoria, africa, beauty, culture, ,
Form: Quatrain
Tshwane WHY?
Tshwane residents act right, you are not presidents....
its by default i utter the norms and values of a black community
we are presidents in our own thoughts but we fail to rule our own homes
its by accident that i step into thoughts that search those who are at fault.
the indecency that walks with us remains the same when we fancy things that don't belong to us,
God have mercy on us for we don't know what is it that poverty is doing to us.
i privately seek your help in your name , i create awareness to the blackness of their wilderness that has nothing to do with your pureness of your glory!!!
i'm black not because of situations that needs decorations.... but to what extend are we going to be blinded by blunders of those who don't know your law...OH LORD know me now and forever more because this foreign feeling sits me down to undo what they are doing
NO MAYOR can make you feel good about yourself or make you a better person
do we drink from the blood that is shared unnecessary? because if that is the case lets kill each other now because we don't value life and each other.....
Categories:
pretoria, africa,
Form: Narrative
BANKS OF GIHON
Great Leopard you left...
and as you crossed the banks of Gihon...
there you paused and looked back
we were reluctant to put out the fires-
for the children are still young...
we need to cook them yams..
see to it, the young ones are well fed
and put to sleep- oh such innocence...
we did put out the fire...
and great Leopard you crossed Gihon,
and Africa we lost a great son....
But look back you did...
we shall always remember..
some say the leopard.. in so doing
was handing over the button..
we put out the fire and you crossed Gihon....
Your companion a friend..
who had once delivered you a message...
the day machines turned against their masters..
as the emissary was run down Pretoria
running for dear life....
Great leopard you crossed Gihon..
and Africa lost A GREAT SON
BY Lewis k nyaga...
31/12/2014
1828 hrs east african time..
Categories:
pretoria, africa, bereavement, culture, faith,
Form: Epitaph
Throat was dry
Even no tears to cry.
In mids of the desert-
Failure was every try-
It was then-
A sudden change-
When I felt drops of rain-
Came and washed away my bane.
Breeze then whispered a doh-
Pointing to colors of rainbow-
Your message came like that “Bea”
Though this time not from Pretoria.
(sami)
Categories:
pretoria, happiness, life, romantic,
Form: Narrative
The sun kneels to kiss the
skyscrapers
The Darkness floats above like
clouds
And those homeless become
accidental campers
Setting their plastic beds on the
cold floors
These black concrete rivers
Flood with moving lights
And its banks are swarmed
With men who’s faces lulled
Locked in deep thought
As the night ages once more
Laddies emerge from the
Corners of the streets
Clothed with nothing but
desperation and despair
As they seek an audience with
men of matrimony,
They sway their hips fishing
them to their cause
Good night Pretoria, the city of
dreams.
Categories:
pretoria, life, night, urban,
Form: Rhyme