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Tsotsi Poems - Poems about Tsotsi


Not Anymore
...I'm not trying to mince any of my words no siree, not anymore No more acting like he only means me well Well done baba Just gone and woke up the beast in me take heed buti Best walk away now......

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Categories: tsotsi, character, confidence, courage, farewell,
Form: I do not know?
The Poor Housewife
...The poor housewife He steals her chickens The township tsotsi Tsotsi: a thug......

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Categories: tsotsi, best friend,
Form: Haiku



They Took More
...ired ! We were chuffed into a cupboard Three children unknown to what was occurring I Heard my mothers panic God seemed to hear her call One shot but 7 mentally bruised Left with confused faces asking what next ? For a moment we seemed to be lost A "Tsotsi" stole more than a TV That night he stole innocence and peace He stole a young boys sense of security What do we think that a gun defines power Since its existence We think it justifies ......

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Categories: tsotsi, fearnight, night,
Form: I do not know?
The Water Mouse
...(Part 1: The South African detective) The search, I must warn you, Was led by a Zulu, A shaman and officer, ‘The pride of Maputo’ Called Mr. Malungo, They say, ‘a witch he once wed’, And t......

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Categories: tsotsi, funny, mystery, urbanwater, water,
Form: Free verse

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