I can afford to smile because? Red petunias blossom in the dewy morning, Yellow daffodils fill the charming valleys, Purple lupine carpets the alpine meadows, I can afford to smile because? Hot springs awaken my spirits, Fords bring calm dribbling sound to my ears, Rains shower me with blessings of a new day, I can …
Category: My Ramblings
I Loved My Friend
I loved my friend, He loved me, I searched for him, He left, I was devastated, He did not leave a note, I wrote to him often, He did not respond, I still think about him, He has forgotten of me, I miss my beloved friend’s warm smile, He is as cold as ice now, …
What shall I give?
What is left for me here? Will the birds continue to sing? Will the sun still shine? Will the water flow? Will the wind blow? Will the rain fall? What shall I make of this despair? I have given my all to you. Oh you barren land. Why do you deceive me? I shall not …
When I die
When I die. When life is emptied from this seed. When passions of my flesh cease. When laughter turns into grief. When I’m conquered by death’s greed. When my body is hidden by the grave. Then heaven, my soul shall crave. Ascending towards the heavenly gates, Cherubim and Seraphim on my side. My soul rejoices, …
Book Review: Rumble In the Jungle Reloaded
For many townfolk jungles are mere tales from novels or snippets of the African savannah on NatGeo narrated by the calm regal voice of David Attenborough. Few have ever experienced the real jungle. It's majestic mountains, luscious plains of green grass, juicy wild fruit and the soothing sounds of tropical birds chirpping to the warm …
Takunda Tinashe Gumbu 