Ghosting

photo taken from istock.com No amount of self-help books can wash away the ghost that Lurks in the shadows of the night... No amount of playbacks can help find the clues to Caspering Caspering like how thieves walk in and out of homes leaving just but a trace A trace to say hello we passed …

Munching with the CEO and Co- founder of MunchZim Tatenda Jakarasi

As part of my final presentation for the #EmoyeniDig festival 2021, yes I made it to the final end peeps, you can read all about this amazing digital storytelling workshop on this link https://paperbagafrica.co.zw/2021/04/06/emoyeni-digital-storytelling-2021/ I interviewed one of Zimbabwe's thriving entrepreneurs Tatenda Jakarasi. He is the CEO and co-founder of MunchZimbabwe- an online based food, …

Waves

A lump sits in my throat It refuses to go away It refuses to be sent away It refuses to be brushed off like how we remove that yellow stain with Jik if only Jik would wipe out these waves .. Waves they come in waves Waves of brutal truth Waves of despair Waves of …

To the man who taught me gentleness …

Dzimwe nguva patinopfuudzwa napo panorwadza zvisingaite It feels like my heart has been ripped apart and finding its different pieces will take a while longer. Your death shook me to the core and I found myself looking for my graduation celebrations sitting plan and where your seat was going to be. Death is so final, …

To the ones I loved

photo taken from https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/ To the ones I ever loved I hope you remember the beautiful silences, long playlists and beaming smiles we shared The exchanged glances and how our eyes spoke their own language in the midst of people To the ones I ever loved I hope you remember the joyful lover who tenderly …

Home is where the heart is…

Hands that tell a tale.... Home is where the heart is Where you are enveloped in love Where you are cocooned in peace and warmth Where you are wrapped in safety Safe space Safe to be who you are without reservation Safe to exist without raised brows Safe to breathe without holding your breath Breathe …

A glimpse of heaven on earth

taken from Pininterest  It's that time of the year (well on this side of the globe) when we celebrate that special person who taught us how to hold a spoon, brush our hair and even tie our shoe laces - mother. Well I could not come up with something new so I decided to share …

Tired

an ode to waking up in a system that leaves you tired

Hello beloved …

Love is in air and this one is for you ! roses are red, thorny as well but fragile as your love... You give me wings, that even Red Bull cannot compete with you. You give me joy, that even the Cadbury advert would have a run for its money. You give me energy, that …

A whole nomination !

Hello beloved I know its been long since I penned down something but I have great news that I would like to share! I got nominated for the Afrobloggers awards in the Fresh Voice category. Afrobloggers is a cool virtual hub where bloggers meet, engage ,share ideas , get promoted and most importantly showcase their …