GUEST WRITER  CHIKUMBUTSO BILLY THAWALE Chikumbutso is a Malawian young writer who writes poems, short stories and novels. He is currently a University student at Chancellor College in Zomba, Malawi.  I tried, I cried, but no one was there To hear me out, to wipe away my tears Hope was lost, I screamed through the night A lonely, desperate plea, with no one in sight It felt like a nightmare, a dark cloud that shrouded me My parents, my friends, weren't there to set me free Their absence stabbed at my patience, slowly draining my hope I tried to fight back, but couldn't cope My eyes were blackmailed, my future unclear Nothing about me seemed to matter, no one was near But then I remembered, the Son of the Almighty God Didn't leave me alone, when I was struggling to carry on Even when I felt like water, flowing away My hand was held tightly, by a love that wouldn't stray It wasn't s...

                                                                                                         My perfect scented flower, A flower for all seasons, Resplendent in red hues, Every dawn gracing it with a kiss. It's mobile, always by my side, Protected from daylight robbers, No hand can handle it with such caution, Droplets of water ensure its bloom. With true love, I shower my flower, Its picture forever in black and white, Death absent from its dictionary, These hands and mind under...

POEM BY MATILDA PHIRI An African Woman So adorable in the eyes Appetizing like dark chocolate Full of treasure and wisdom Mother of all and true queen Find this beautiful African woman.   A picture of a modern African lady from Malawi