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Ice berg cold hands cup my face
That is melting like lava off a volcanic mountain.
My shoulders are an earthquake shaking off
Unrequited want.
I see you looking back at me through teary eyes.
I am a walrus behind aquarium glass,
You, a mere observer.

Frank Malaba © 2014

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Picture: Darren Staples

Title and Guidance: John Eppel

Published by: Frank Malaba

Frank Malaba is an actor, playwright and a published poet. He was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa. He has performed on stage and television in both countries. He has a passion for using poetry, storytelling and theatre as a method of healing for both himself and others. His poetry has been presented both at home and abroad. Frank is currently developing a two-man play entitled “Broken Pathways” which will be touring internationally. In 2014 Frank was recognised by Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans as an Achiever in the category of Arts & Culture.

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