"Rain-dezvous"



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The rain brings with it a solitude
That only lovers comprehend
No spying eyes
Not even the ever prying gaze of the lofty sun

Every rain drop,
a scampering witness
Too shy to tell the tale of the lovers' embrace

- Pouring -
It clears out all trace of love's presence
No reminder of love's kiss

That we were here, nobody knows
But the rain that's gone

They are clay molds
Are they not?
These mortals
They hide from these beautiful raindrops 
that call us out
The raindrops that animate the immortal;
They that love: you and I

In this moment,
Not a soul lives but you and I.

Elated! We are dancing and twirling
Underneath this canopy of glistening clear petals
The world is ours!
Or at least this street
For there's no one here
But you and me

[inspired by a tale of a kiss in the rain]







Tiyanjane Kapalamula is a young lady who has always had a passion for words, her passion was first discovered through hip-hop and eventually grew into a love for poetry and writing. Tia writes as a hobby and has recited poetry at several events. However, this is the first time her work has been published for a public audience. She has a deep admiration for Ngozi Chimamanda Adichie and Duwa Mvula, writers who she says inspire her to write and recite.

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