Author: Thomasina Ndlovu

Hey sthandwa It’s been quite a moment. Ngikukhumbulile and decided to write to you. Insert smiley face. His hand was shaking as he typed his mobile number into my phone. Familiar fingers on hands that told a different story of their own. Words someone close to my heart start echoing in my head. I could… Continue reading

Let’s start with an English lesson, shall we? Thriller ~Noun 1. A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film. Say it after me. Slowly. Thriller. Now say it with me. Louder. Thriller. Say it like you have experienced a suspenseful and sensational moment. Thriller. Perfect. The first thing I need you to understand… Continue reading

Hey daddy I hope you’re reading this from Heaven. Even though I feel like you deserve. Hell fire. You know. You reap what you sow? Anyway, your grandson, Amani is all grown now. He has your nose. He loves Peppa pig. He still can’t pronounce his full name. He loves jelly babies and bananas. And.… Continue reading

I remember how it felt when you wrapped your fingers around mine and guided me as we crossed the busy road. Butterflies. I remember how you looked at me the night we first met. Goosebumpy butterflies. I remember when you came to sit next to me and asked for my number. Failing to breath butterflies.… Continue reading

Let’s play pretend. You can pretend to push back your imaginary glasses to the bridge of your nose. You can pretend to take down important notes on your writing pad. You can stare at me and pretend to listen. I mean you do not really have to. But. I would appreciate it. If you took… Continue reading

Dear Lord I know I do not say it enough. Thank you! Owakho uLwandle

There is an acquaintance of mine, Bunny, who would randomly ask me, “How are you feeling?” Without even pausing to think about it, I would respond with a quick, “I am okay!” He would go on to say, “Is okay a feeling?” I would then roll my eyes. And almost. Just almost flip him off.… Continue reading

I recently read somewhere that if you direct your gaze to the centre of a flame, where it is brightest and strongest and then imagine all your anxieties and worries burn in the fire. You will feel purification from negative energies, clarity of consciousness and warmth in your heart. The short text had me thinking… Continue reading

Dear Lord Abba Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For… Continue reading

Dear Mdali, Lord Is this on? Sorry, I haven’t done this in a while. I hope you’re all good up there. Saying that out loud made me realize how absurd that is, but I guess I am that lost. Frankly, I’m tired, beaten and somehow I can’t find the one. This is what this is… Continue reading