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 slightly, it was a mighty grip That helped me through the da

We all know, yes we know I have a friend in human form One whose heart not only pumps blood But also beats for me Respectful, a defining trait of my friend Never does he bring shame upon me I would call him a shadow, for he never leaves my side The true meaning of love, I learn from him  A friend who never breaks my heart  Who understands every language I speak The only friend who's the ambassador of my complete unsaturated trust His name is Jesus An extraordinary friend Whose my leaning never wears his shoulder I will love him always, yes always. #Happy Easter Season!!!!

  SILENCE KILLS I’m too young and beautiful to die Death is not my near future and not my desire I’ll not remain silent I’ll speak out I can no longer remain a victim Yet I clearly see the light           Something has to be done           Something has to change           Silence destroys, silence kills           I’ll speak out, yes, I’ll speak out   I’m too strong and bold to die My visions and aspirations await Why should my future be cracked? I’m I disadvantaged because I’m a young girl? Is it by choice that I’m an orphan? Why do you keep abusing me?             Today this rubbish will be over                                                          I’m ever brave, I’m ready I’m speaking about it It’s over and over, no more silence Because silence kills.   I am too daring and clever to die My spear and arrow ready set I’ll tell the whole world to know That you want to destroy my future Soon the court will judge you You’ll li

TO MY JESUS by Matilda Phiri On my birthday 🎂🎉 The day I was born My special day I would like to show my gratitude to Jesus in heaven my best friend, my father and my everything. Thank you for the unconditional love. My life is nothing without you You are my hero and my truth. Thank you again for adding another year to me. Thank you for the precious gift called life. Thank you for allowing me to be born, to see the beautiful earth you created. It is beautiful and serene I love it. Thanks for the beautiful lakes and rivers. I must confess I love them Oh. Oh thank you for the different fruits that you created. The apple and peach fruits, my favourites. In fact I love all the fruits you created. I enjoy eating them. The beautiful mountains with Natural green trees oh they are a plus. And then you saw it was great thing to create me in your own image to be your best friend here on earth, oh God   how should I repay you for all these good things? Thank y

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