Submissions by Simon_III_Msibi (Mandla Msibi)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction My poetry is mostly an exploration of the human condition.
SELF POEM
Published
2nd Aug 2021 9:46pm
2nd Aug 2021 9:46pm
The Fold
We are human beings not human doings"
It's funny that I wrote this two years ago
Because here I am having to
learn this lesson
My life feels so free right now
Yet I do feel anxious about my future
For the first time in my life I had nothing to do for months
It's crazy because I only had a form of escapism when I was working
Yet this year it was just me and my thoughts
It was a roller-coaster because I had so many days in which I felt down.
I'd feel good one day and just wake up
In a shitty mood the next
I...
It's funny that I wrote this two years ago
Because here I am having to
learn this lesson
My life feels so free right now
Yet I do feel anxious about my future
For the first time in my life I had nothing to do for months
It's crazy because I only had a form of escapism when I was working
Yet this year it was just me and my thoughts
It was a roller-coaster because I had so many days in which I felt down.
I'd feel good one day and just wake up
In a shitty mood the next
I...
#identity
#myself
#SelfReflection
#meditation
#SelfWorth
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SELF POEM
Published
20th Apr 2021 4:33pm
20th Apr 2021 4:33pm
Irony: A Writers Unveiling
Public Speaking:
I went through school as a Math wiz
It always came naturally to me
I truly believe that I am left brained
Because I tend to lean on logic before
I lean on emotions but hey
One day I decided to join public speaking
Now in terms of competing
I was a little late to this party
It wasn't just about speaking in front of people but there was a technique to it
Well I missed those 'formative years'
So I decided that I would have the best content out there,
We could all speak but what are we saying
So...
I went through school as a Math wiz
It always came naturally to me
I truly believe that I am left brained
Because I tend to lean on logic before
I lean on emotions but hey
One day I decided to join public speaking
Now in terms of competing
I was a little late to this party
It wasn't just about speaking in front of people but there was a technique to it
Well I missed those 'formative years'
So I decided that I would have the best content out there,
We could all speak but what are we saying
So...
#prose
#LifeAsAWriter
#SelfReflection
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2 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
20th Apr 2021 8:44am
20th Apr 2021 8:44am
Debunked V
Clichés became clichés
Because of how often they are right
Don’t be so quick to disregard them
But tread carefully with them as well
Because of how often they are right
Don’t be so quick to disregard them
But tread carefully with them as well
#responsibility
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
17th Apr 2021 11:45am
17th Apr 2021 11:45am
Debunked IV
Everybody does it
Only a few admit it
Only a few admit it
#TruthOfLife
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LOVE POEM
Published
15th Apr 2021 8:07am
15th Apr 2021 8:07am
Tangled Heart
Lately I have been thinking about you
But the thing is I refuse to check up on you
Because I know it would be opening pandoras box
I do hope you are doing well
But I don't know today my heart just feels tangled up
Don’t worry this isn't me missing you
It's just that my mind is making me question a lot of things lately
My heart hasn't really been opened up
For a while now
And I am asking myself why this is the case
So in my own way
I am just investigating the cause
Which leads me on a journey to the past ...
But the thing is I refuse to check up on you
Because I know it would be opening pandoras box
I do hope you are doing well
But I don't know today my heart just feels tangled up
Don’t worry this isn't me missing you
It's just that my mind is making me question a lot of things lately
My heart hasn't really been opened up
For a while now
And I am asking myself why this is the case
So in my own way
I am just investigating the cause
Which leads me on a journey to the past ...
#love
#heartbroken
#lover
#SelfReflection
#healing
110 reads
8 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
12th Apr 2021 9:05pm
12th Apr 2021 9:05pm
Debunked III
Honestly if we haven't spoken in sometime and you need to ask for a favour. Just cut to the chase.
It's clear you want something when you start asking me how I'm doing after a long period of time.
Respect me enough to know I'm not dumb. I won't hate you for straight shooting.
It's clear you want something when you start asking me how I'm doing after a long period of time.
Respect me enough to know I'm not dumb. I won't hate you for straight shooting.
#identity
#inspirational
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
11th Apr 2021 9:54am
11th Apr 2021 9:54am
Debunked II
When I say 'I am doing nothing'
I am not inviting you to come over
Nor am I asking you to invite me out
Doing nothing doesn't mean I'm available. That deserves its own request.
I am not inviting you to come over
Nor am I asking you to invite me out
Doing nothing doesn't mean I'm available. That deserves its own request.
#identity
#prose
#CallToAction #learning
#CallToAction #learning
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
9th Apr 2021 4:35pm
9th Apr 2021 4:35pm
Debunked
Me being nice doesn't mean I trust you.
That as the cliche goes
Must be earned
That as the cliche goes
Must be earned
#meditation
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LOVE POEM
Published
29th Mar 2021 9:28am
29th Mar 2021 9:28am
Nice Guy Chronicles X
Each love interest
Has left an impression on me
Each one has challenged
My ideals in some form
Yet such is the nature of experience
I don't know whether it was the result of being in a big city
Or whether life felt extra ironic towards me
But I got to a point in which I had no crushes
I had some kind of encounter
With each of them
Now we all know crushes don't always pan out
But their fun to have as a reminder
That some part of you finds others attractive
My sense of attraction seemed to go away ...
Has left an impression on me
Each one has challenged
My ideals in some form
Yet such is the nature of experience
I don't know whether it was the result of being in a big city
Or whether life felt extra ironic towards me
But I got to a point in which I had no crushes
I had some kind of encounter
With each of them
Now we all know crushes don't always pan out
But their fun to have as a reminder
That some part of you finds others attractive
My sense of attraction seemed to go away ...
#narrative
#ShortStory
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
24th Mar 2021 1:02pm
24th Mar 2021 1:02pm
Nice Guy Chronicles IX
It's crazy to see people begin to settle down, it's a natural process of life
However it's just crazy when you look at people you've known forever begin to change and mature
Life has happened to everyone and I found myself being 'the single friend'
I really didn't notice until one day, I was at a get together and I was literally the only single person there. It didn't bother me though because I've grown really comfortable with myself. Also seeing happy people makes me happy.
Now the thing is 'the single friend' tends to be disliked by everyones...
However it's just crazy when you look at people you've known forever begin to change and mature
Life has happened to everyone and I found myself being 'the single friend'
I really didn't notice until one day, I was at a get together and I was literally the only single person there. It didn't bother me though because I've grown really comfortable with myself. Also seeing happy people makes me happy.
Now the thing is 'the single friend' tends to be disliked by everyones...
#friendship
#narrative
#ShortStory #learning
#ShortStory #learning
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LOVE POEM
Published
24th Mar 2021 5:45am
24th Mar 2021 5:45am
Nice Guy Chronicles VIII
It was the new year
Holiday season was over
And everyone had to go back home
I enjoyed my time away
It was great to explore a new area
However coming back I knew what I had to do
She had been on my mind all the time
It did also help that we always kept in touch
Now here's the crazy part
I started to have a hunch that she actually liked me in a romantic manner
Not out of the blue
But since we were young
I've always been a bit oblivious
to people liking me
which has lead me to some funny situations
Yet...
Holiday season was over
And everyone had to go back home
I enjoyed my time away
It was great to explore a new area
However coming back I knew what I had to do
She had been on my mind all the time
It did also help that we always kept in touch
Now here's the crazy part
I started to have a hunch that she actually liked me in a romantic manner
Not out of the blue
But since we were young
I've always been a bit oblivious
to people liking me
which has lead me to some funny situations
Yet...
#heartbroken
#narrative
#ShortStory #UnrequitedLove
#ShortStory #UnrequitedLove
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LOVE POEM
Published
21st Mar 2021 5:14am
21st Mar 2021 5:14am
Nice Guy Chronicles VII
So I was in a two for two situation
but in reality I was really playing wing man that evening
No actually I was taking one for the team
My friend had this girl he was 'seeing'
And on that evening he needed someone to balance the equation between friends.
Now it was a casual outing
So I didn't mind plus I was on holiday
However the thing was that
The girl which I was 'with'
She really didn't seem to like me
I was nice and courteous
I think that made her furious
We both drew the short end of the stick
The...
but in reality I was really playing wing man that evening
No actually I was taking one for the team
My friend had this girl he was 'seeing'
And on that evening he needed someone to balance the equation between friends.
Now it was a casual outing
So I didn't mind plus I was on holiday
However the thing was that
The girl which I was 'with'
She really didn't seem to like me
I was nice and courteous
I think that made her furious
We both drew the short end of the stick
The...
#love
#regret
#narrative
#ShortStory
#lover
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