In their black and white
Jackets the early birds smartly
Go on their way attending
To all that needs to be
Done in the new day
That has arisen
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Early Bird.”
Early Birds
Tag South Africa
Cee’s Oddball Challenge Week 14
Refrigerator in our local South African store in Sydney covered in uniquely South African images. Which reminds me, I may need to go back for one of those white teapots on the top!
Cape Town
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Study Abroad.”
I would live in Cape Town
That beautiful city by the sea—
The home of my mother’s birth
I would live near family
And all those dear to me
A Telegram to the People of Cape Town.
My mother was a CapeTown-ian and I still have close family residing in Cape Town, which is currently being ravaged by mountain fires.
From: The people of Rolbos
To: The people of Cape Town
Sbject:
Message: We, the scattered people who live in faraway places; united by the concept that Life is good, that kindness should dictate our interaction with others, and that compassion is the only way to overcome differences; hereby wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to all Capetonians – especially those who suffered directly as a result of the fire that is still raging.
It is our prayer that you will be sustained by the love of people who care (from all over the world) in this terrible time. Be assured that you are in our thoughts and that we hope that you will emerge from this ordeal stronger and more beautiful than ever.
From: The patrons in Boggel’s Place.
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PS: please share this thought amongst your friends. Sometimes just being there for somebody is worth more than material…
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Portrait – Richard Maponya, Mall Tycoon
I’ve been to Maponya Mall 🙂 (my claim to fame!)
Portrait – Richard Maponya, Mall Tycoon
Known as the man who build the first shopping mall in Soweto, 86-year-old Richard Maponya is an iconic entrepreneur in South African history. Maponya Mall is his holy grail. It took Maponya $62.8 million, 28 years and a string of lawsuits to carve out the first shopping mall in the bustling Soweto.
Photography – Jay Caboz
Location – Richard Maponya‘s house Hydepark, South Africa
Publication – see the articles here Forbes Africa Magazine Feb Issue
Vuvuzela
I felt the distance in my heart
The year my son turned seven
And my daughter became four
When so many countries united
To blast their sounding vuvuzelas
While the teams ran onto the field –
Running onto the land of my birth
With sadness, I watched from afar
New Music
Hand delivered from
South Africa, new local
Music still unwrapped
Moments Away
Moments away
When you are far
When you are near
Where ever you may be
You will always be
Only moments away
From these arms
*limited posts until the 4th jan
Wishing everyone all the best*
African Sky Blue
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Feeling Fancy.”
If you could take me anywhere
Take me to Africa
Allow me to breathe in the air
Of the vast plains of land
Take me to the bush
Where lions freely roam
Let me be at one
With the air, the land, the life
Allow my blood to merge
With the energy that surrounds
Allow me to be at one
With the continent of my birth
Allow me to be free
Bless my life
New Morning Hope
Every morn with the rising of a new sun
A new hope is born
Simonstown Sunrise
Poems and Petals 