Hope to carry you through
I’ve been trying to make this life look grand.
Roughing it day by day. Trying to change,
How undesirable some things feel. How l feel like I’m on a wheel. Going in circles
Life, with it’s ups and downs. Here and there,
Back again.
It’s always about change,
And a good name.
As they say,
“Life is never one sweet song,” And it’s never that long.
I wish it could be better already.
Hoping for a miracle, Hoping for a change. My thoughts written on a page.
I find words that mean everything. Let me just focus.
Let me find me.
Search for my future.
Search for my smile.
I must go for it,
Do what l do best and shine tomorrow and forever.
Tatenda Mutandi is a Form 2 student at St David’s Bonda Girl’s High School
Future in our hands
YOUTH would be an ideal stage if it came a little later in life.
This is just a thought as we’ve completely lost our ways.
We sit down watching television or worrying about fashion.
We have illusions about a future filled with vanity.
“Live life to the fullest” is the daily mantra.
As teenagers, we shouldn’t be dating but noone listens.
The world’s best teacher is experience but do we really need all those broken hearts ten years later?
The blessers breaking so many hearts as we watch.
One simply has to decide where their time goes.
As students, dating or “playing each other” is taking the trophy.
“Mjolo” — an unbreakable spell, is blinding the whole youth.
There is a perception that this world is kind and this has captured the youth’s innocent souls.
A grip so tight, hard to elude. The future of this world is in the youth’s hands, hence its of paramount importance that they visit the world of reality often.
Rust may glitter but reality is bitter. Build realistic foundations so as not to squander time on perpetual corrections.
To know the road ahead, ask the one coming back.
Self evaluation is helpful but for growth and change, evaluation from someone is essential.
Let’s listen to the elders’ advice.
Tanea Nyika is a Form 4 student at First Class Academy.