Best Poems Written by Nhlonipho Manganyi

Half Face

The silence is piercing, terrorism is imminent
Like waiting on the plate for the ball to be pitched
No idea of direction, speed or strength
On guard I wait, to cover my base

The curve ball from left is what to expect
The attack so severe, the defence so weak
Moments of fear, destruction and toture
My tears are a weapon

Strike one. I'm down nowhere to run
Face onslaught of what's about to take place
Strike two. I beg, yet on my knees
Time ticking by with anticipation high
Strike three. I'm out it's time to go

Strike me one, I chose pain
Strike me twice, I chose to save face
Strike me three times, I chose to walk on the path of safety
With chains and road blocks, it doesn't matter anymore
Atleast I ran with my half face
Strike me. Never again

Copyright © Nhlonipho Manganyi | Year Posted 2020