A Poem and a Letter from Richard

In honour of my Uncle Newmas, who died last year, and was a great musician

Memories Never Die

Tears will dry

But memories will keep burning

A painful blow to me

We parted forever

You went to an unknown destination

You went away

With all the wisdom

Tears still trickle down my cheeks

You were a rose amongst thorns

You left us in this treacherous world

You were a harbinger of joy and pride

You made our home glitter with wit and coherence

You cared for us
Days will fly but memories will never die
You worked so tirelessly for our pride and joy
You worked and worked
Our breadwinner is gone
Buried in traditional ways
My uncle has gone
My uncle is swallowed by earth forever

Uncle Newmas

Rest inPeace until we meet again.

Zorora Murugare (shana)

Lala Lokuphula (ndebele)

There will be more stories and news from Richard, who is 18, in hospital in Zimbabwe, after losing his legs in an accident. If you would like to write to him his address is Richard Kineti, Dyke Streams, P.O. Box 190, Mvurwi, Guruve, Zimbabwe.