Desert area with life

As she approached me

The only thing that appealed more was watery eyes

As I greeted it came to my view she was deeply hurt

The movement reflected that, it’s her heart that is walking not her

The journey home was very long

Full of humps and portholes

The swing of her arms, you could swear she was about to faint

Full of sadness and questions

For her to hear me

I repeated myself hello 5 times

I was not willing for her not to hear my greet

For that I could see, she forced herself to say hi

I stood while she walked pass

Hoping she would stop

I had to walk back to her and in-courage her, no matter what situation she is strong

Had hope that my words will give her light

I held her hand

I said out loud; you are never alone in situations

I knew that was going to make her open up

I let go of her hand

She turned looked at me "If I am not alone then why did he choose her over me?"

I got puzzled for a minute then answered her "He had to choose her so you can meet me"

She teared in my chest

I held her close: decided not to wipe her tears

They felt like rain water going in the dept of the new seeds

I asked to take her home

In the journey, I was reminding her of positive things that comes of any hard situation

Gently glance, I found a smile there and there

I cuddled her good bye

Gave her my number

She treasured the numbers as platinum found a deserted soil

Where villagers thought there is no hope, life and migrated to urban areas.

She phoned me every minute she got

We became more than just friends

Umhlaziyi Ozimele

Sandile Mngadi​