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Friday, 9 May 2025

Shadow - Zvisinei C. Sandi

Under the shadow of the jacaranda
She stood – waiting
Down the dark avenue a car was coming
She rushed to the street lamp,
Flashed her ’most naked body
It wouldn’t stop

Damn, she cursed
T’was so cold
The monster in the car –
He didn’t even care

But why should he?

She shivered
Another car was coming

She threw off her coat
The screech of brakes
She jumped in
T’was a Pajero

At least the rent could be paid,
She sighed.
Then she turned, smiled.

Zvisinei C. Sandi (21st century) Zimbabwe
Source: Crossing Borders Issue 12

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