Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho has had his short stories and poems published in numerous South African literary journals and youth arts magazines, such as Carapace, Timbila, Botsotso, New Contrast, Fidelities, Makoya and more. He is a prolific writer, and has once stayed in jail for almost 11 years on charges of breaking into shops in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) town.
Hard times taught me how to walk.
Toes of my feet grew sore, slowing my climbing
But since the sacred duty of progression
Kept fondling my ear I had to keep going.
...
I know that as I huddle in this dingy corner
weeping over spilt honey
some gloat at me
...
I rush into your arms
for vibrations of warmth and comfort
I turn my back to go my way
...
I try to strike a relationship
with you
The next thing you approach my wife
...