Submissions by Unorthodox_Makay (Makhotso Pulumo)

Yesterday, I cried.

I'm telling you!
I got home, unhooked my bra and as my breasts fell out of it, so did my tears fall to the ground.

On my way home from school, a young girl of about 7 had caught my eye.
She was sitting on the curb, crying her eyes out.
I approached her and asked her what the matter was, and she said:

"My boyfriend dumped me... 2 days after I lost my virginity to him.
He had pressured me into doing it, and I wasn't ready; I mean, he's 16 and I'm 7...
He reminded me, as he constantly did, that he's merely dating me to raise...

Often times, I find myself unconsciously gazing at you in admiration

The first thing that grabs my attention is your face.
Your complexion - a combination of rich earthy colours,
Possessing its own uniqueness.
Sometimes you are a cup of strong, black coffee.
Other times, you are a slab of heavenly dark chocolate.
Sometimes, you resemble a caramel treat and other times, you are a generous serving of milk-infested honey or a pale creamy confection.
That explains why, one glance at you, the world could eat you up!

Have you noticed your smile?
It...