By Samuel Rubadiri Their voters charged the polling stationLike a storm they thundered: “Change!” Their feet blitzed. Their hands darkened. The results rained: blue blue blue blue blueThe world watched — us drenched in anticipation SHOCKA landslide victory in Africa? Without coups or killing,Without ballot box fixing. The ousted president cried,PULA! PULA!Soaked citizens rejoiced, satisfied... Continue Reading →
By Samuel Rubadiri Mmankgodi sands testifyNot to rain,But to its passing. The ribcage of gulliesCup hands for water.The rift cries river. The Earth claws upwardTo a barren heaven,Only the wind replies. Samuel Rubadiri works as an English teacher in his hometown Gaborone. If he is not in the classroom, encouraging his students to take up... Continue Reading →
By Samuel Rubadiri Love the LORD your God and serve him with all your heart, and he will send rain on your land in its season. Turn away and worship other gods, then the LORD’s wrath will be kindled against you, and he will shut up the heavens that there will be no rain. Deuteronomy... Continue Reading →
