In a desert full of weeds,
So dead yet so alive.
The grass resembles autumn,
The breeze is seemingly cold.
There’s a huge sense of what once was…
Dead or alive, I wonder.
The only green I see is of things that don’t belong,
Trees that invaded the space,
Life that took over the existence of others.
This is no tree of life,
It simulates innocence taken.
Humans stepping on sacred grounds,
Walking away with pride while mother nature cries,
Looking at all her creations quickly amounting to nothingness.
How come the tiny flower is struggling to exist?
Why does this feel so close to home?
Jane Mpholo is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and changemaker from Botshabelo, South Africa. As CEO of Jane Mpholo Pty Ltd, she is pioneering work in theatre, film, and site-specific performance art. The first recipient of the CCIA’s “Outstanding Actor in Theatre” award, she has performed, written, and produced for national and international stages. Honored with two honorary awards from Onalerona Productions NPC and the Southern Region Women in Media Awards, she is a mentor, producer, and advocate for inclusivity. Through bold storytelling, she sparks important conversations, shaping the performing arts landscape and inspiring change worldwide.
