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Short Xhosa Poems

Short Xhosa Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Xhosa by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Xhosa by length and keyword.


Bible New Acrostic Style
Trying something new! Spelling out Bible twice once on the left and once in the middle, not the exact middle lol 3 in 1 if you count the top Bible, father son and holy spirit 

(According to a user from South Africa, the name Lilitha is of Xhosa-African origin and means "Light of God".)...

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Categories: xhosa, bible,
Form: Acrostic



Madiba Is Dead: Nelson Mandela
Giant of justice has visited Baba Umkulukulu
The lion that gave in to wolves like sheep
To be sheered for our own freedom has died 
Father of the black and white
Mentor and hero of freedom
Our own Madiba has died  
Anti apartheid hero sleeps with grey hair
As we dress in sackcloth to mourn the great Lion
Rolihlahla Son of Thembu has rested 
Though We mourn millions with pain
But for the son of Xhosa
We pray for 
Instead of mourning 
We praise
Praise our own
Rest in peace Mandela...

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Categories: xhosa, africa, death,
Form: Elegy

Book: Reflection on the Important Things