The last dance is mine to share
In a room where shadows dance with light, An old-style piano, black and white, Stands sentinel in the fading glow, Where memories of love and loss do flow. There sits…
a boy and his dog
A young boy and his dog, side by side,With hearts that beat in rhythm, wide,Through fields they run, through woods they roam,In every shadow, they find a home. The boy’s…
A trip up Sani Pass
A trip up Sani Pass in South Africa to the Lesotho border post is an adventure that takes you through stunning landscapes and a thrilling drive that is not for…
1940s pic by Constance Stuart Larrabee.
Ixopo is a small town located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is situated in the foothills of the southern Drakensberg Mountains and is known for its…
The Hitchhiker
A lone rider, wind in hairCruisin’ down the highway, without a careA thumb raised high, a hopeful grinA motorcycle’s rumble, a journey to begin The sun beats down, the road…
the ballerina
Upon the stage, she softly glides,A whisper in the evening tides.Her arms like branches, reaching wide,Grace and strength, in her reside. A turn, a leap, a fleeting trace,Time dissolves in…
A girl and her dog by the window
A girl and her dog by the window sat,In a London flat, where the world seemed flat.The curtains swayed to a smoky tune,In the amber glow of a rising moon.…
a man and his loyal dog
The table was modest but sacred. A chipped plate for me, an unbreakable bowl for Jonty (because we’ve learned from experience). Tonight’s menu: leftovers from yesterday’s roast for me, and…
Piety for the soul
While the churches, bringing the sweet smell of piety for the soul, came in prancing and farting like brewery horses in bock-beer time, the sister evangelism, with release and joy…
Jonty the engineer
if its broke i can piss it on it
End of a chapter
nice knowing you, stay safe and take care
Magdalene laundries 1
The Magdalene Laundries were a system of institutions in Ireland and some other countries, such as the United Kingdom, where “fallen women”—a term used to refer to women who were…
Never walk alone
Never Walk Alone When shadows fall and darkness calls,And fears arise, and doubts enthrall,Remember you are not alone,For hearts that care are always known. In every step, in every stride,There’s…
Baynesfield
Baynesfield is a small, historic settlement located in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers outside of Pietermaritzburg, the provincial capital, in the Umgungundlovu…
Oklahoma the new frontier
2. Oklahoma as a “New Frontier” in the Modern Era In contemporary terms, the phrase “New Frontier” has been used to describe the state’s ongoing economic development, cultural renewal, and…
Hela hela
Hela Hela is a popular term in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), particularly associated with a local dance style, phrase, and even a community-focused slogan. The phrase “Hela Hela” is often heard in…
The race is on
Rural KZN Ixopo a young boy offers to race, his dream is real