Angst in Thiba’s poetry
Book: Let's Take a Walk, Mama
Author: T. M. Thiba
There can be no doubt that this is a talented writer, poet. The poetry here must have been written over a period of time, as a lot is embraced here. It might sound perhaps old fashioned, but this is a true wordsmith at work here, with the flair for words and imagery.
Author: T. M. Thiba
There can be no doubt that this is a talented writer, poet. The poetry here must have been written over a period of time, as a lot is embraced here. It might sound perhaps old fashioned, but this is a true wordsmith at work here, with the flair for words and imagery.
The poet has an eye for detail, and the topics here range
almost like a kaleidoscope. Why, we even have the botanical, and the technical.
Apart from the general, technical talented brilliance here, it is clear that
the poet has a humane, sympathetic vision and vista. We deduce that he wants
the world to be a better place.
A poem like To Dudu, can move one to tears, as we take in lines like:
"When I juggled around the pain of sorrowfulness ...
We are all fallible humans, not perfectionists...
You are someone who owns my heart, and brought to my heart...
I will adore you until the end of time..."
And
appreciate the angst here (from the poem, Fallen
Tear);
"But the light at the end of the
tunnel is blurry
The ones in my age, things are
blazing
And sometimes life is a living hell!
Burden of sorrow is massive on my
shoulders.
I am suffocating through my air pipe.
And those on my side seems they will
be left
If the dark cloud over my head
(persists)
I have to be a soldier
And fight till victory
beckons..."
- - Amos Osondu
It is reassuring when other pundits appreciate the talent of Mr Thiba. A pleasure to post this! (text slightly edited)
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy reading poetry every now and then, especially African poetry. We had a wonderful teacher when we were young who brought poetry alive for us. I read somewhere that poetry is very much popular and vibrant among blacks in South Africa?
ReplyDeleteWell done Dr Thiba!! The celebrated, cerebral bard. Hebe!
ReplyDeleteWell done Dr Thiba!! The celebrated, cerebral bard. Hebe!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much The Great One's. Literature is very important for all of us and we all need to take part. It could be part of writing or part of reading. Asante Sana.
ReplyDeleteI have seen samples of Thiba’s poetry on the internet over the years, and one can not doubt his talent as a versifier. That he has also produced works of fiction too shows his dedication to writing.
ReplyDeleteI have also written and published a review of Mr Thiba’s debut book of poetry too. He deserves plaudits for his contributions to African literature so far.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your encouraging messages The Great One's. I really appreciate them a lot. I will continue to contribute to the growth of literature as much as I can.
ReplyDeleteHehehe. It's always a pleasure to see the likes of Dr Thiba being celebrated, re pristine literature. That is the future of African writing...
ReplyDeleteHehehe. It's always a pleasure to see the likes of Dr Thiba being celebrated, re pristine literature. That is the future of African writing...
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