Edited by Gala Morake, Bhasani Mlambo, Phumelele Manitswana
First published in 2023 by The UCT Poetry Society
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Editor’s Note
“Our lives are marked by migration. Students become at school, and return home, over and over again. It could be that home is always changing or never fully formed, home can be anything for the many people we go through this routine of becoming with.
The poems that we have collected into this issue did not provide a singular answer to questions about home and what it could mean, but we did hope for these poems to act similarly to the fine lines of a map and lead us to the idea of home and what it could mean. This collection we offer stands in remembrance of our shared experiences and soothes us with the aroma of family. It also nudges us to look at the things that make us discontent.
We have arrived safely to the publication of this journal and we have honestly felt inspired by the poets that submitted their work. You have fed us with the comfort that words bring and reminded us that poetry is a lifeline indeed, and for that we are grateful. This is the genesis of a legacy manifested and planned over unending meetings and improvised shoots.
We hope you enjoy our first issue, please take it in gently on your way to the bus or to lecture halls. If your final destination in the day is home, please take this publication with you. Rest your tired bones and read on, read poetry. “
grace,
Galaletsang Morake, Bhasani Mlambo, and Phumelele Manitswana
Read Nixon’s poems:
The Journey (Cape Town 1999) – page 19
Sounds of day
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Nixon Mateulah was born in Lilongwe in Malawi and moved to South Africa in 1996. Running Home is a fictional memoir based on his experiences when arriving from Malawi in South Africa during the early years of the South African democracy. He has published a number of short stories and poems in various online and print publications.
