Review by Dr Emmanuel Sithole

1. The free verses by Anitha Njewuza.
   Looking the first poem is doesn’t really have a title, though is a free verse as stated. looking at
   the grammar is properly punctuated, correct use of grammar with exceptional use of expression.
   It’s a long poem with a combination of it being narrative and epic too. It is lengthy and very
   narrative as the poet expresses the emotions through the character. The overview it is a very
   good poem as it draws the reader in and keeps the reader connected to the emotions of the
   poet through expression. Mostly about how this woman in love and naïve to realise a form of
   abuse, though she does realise it but chooses to stay committed to her lover and accepts the
   danger that comes with it. through the advises given yet she chooses to follow her heart for she
   believes loving this man is within her sanity.
   BASKETBALL COURT 1
   It is a very lengthy poem, with a full-on narration. This can conclude as also it is narrative poem
   and epic too as it has the characters to these poems too. Looking at the grammar of the poem,
   correct punctuation, the words are of an exceptional writer who understands the use of
   language. The setting of this poem is a basketball court, as it explains in a nutshell a young man
   with a deep issue. mostly a childhood upbringing and the value of the only present parent to
   play the part. He explains his mother’s journey in raising him. The tattoo symbolises that love
   and appreciation for her. It is overall a good poem and not only emotional but empowering too
   give thanks to the only people that matter in our lives. Also is an Elegy as loss is portrayed in the
   poem.
   BASKETBALL COURT 2
   The continuous of the first verse, it has the characteristics of the first verse. as this woman
   comforts her beloved through the great ordeal he faces, the journey through such emotions of
   sadness. The grammar: the use of language is good as the words interlink with the mood of the
   poem itself. Mostly about the love and support of your partner. This reflects on true love and
   protection.
   TIME, LIBERATION NAD MELIANIN.
   This a free verse, as it’s stated by the poet and looking the narration of the poem also makes it a
   narrative poem. Lastly it is a very lengthy poem reflecting characteristics of an epic too. The use
   of language seems too be looking good, the punctuation too is used correctly. Its liberation
   mostly encouraging, the feeling of reclaiming the strength of the black nation the roots lost the
   love ones had for one another and the support too.
2. Poems by: – Simpiwe Panquiea WISDOM Its rhyming in its own way, it’s a rhymed poem. Not necessarily a lengthy poem in the sense. As for the grammar usage less punctuation is use, most importantly it consists of a question mark. the overview of the poem is of advice to the readers, in encouraging individuals to follow the path of wisdom, the power of being positive and letting go of what holds you back. SORRY: It is a long poem with about twenty lines, it has a rhyming pattern of its own. The poem is of the poet apologizing and showing regret for a certain thing they might have done. The grammar is good not mostly vastly but correctly used. WALLS OF JERICHO It has 14 lines but it’s not a sonnet, as its not of love but of encouragement instead. Though it might be of love but it’s a nurturing love, the love of a friend, a sibling or a parent. this is not the romantic type. It is a short, self-explanatory poem. This poet gives positivity to the other person mostly to the readers. PELLUCID MEMORIES This poem consists of 16 lines, very short an expression of loss. Meaning it’s an elegy poem, the setting as is the graveyard and the burial of a loved one. The use of grammar isn’t that much of it used but correctly used. It rhymes too. PREVENTION OF POVERTY It is a very lengthy poem with a lot of lines. It’s a rhyming poem. The struggle through defeating poverty. BLUE SKY It’s a 14-line poem, but not a sonnet. it is a rhyming poem and involves nature as the blue sky. this is also a pastoral poem. Abcdadefagdfid the rhyme scheme of the poem. the grammar is correctly in place and mostly not much of it. This is a poem of encouragement. NEED This is a very short poem with 12 lines, looking at the grammar consists of only 1 punctuation. it has a rhythm to it, mostly about encouragement. FAMOUS PERPETRATORS It is a long poem, but a has a rhyming of its own I can’t categorise it though into which poem it is. Speaks about poor leaders who couldn’t withstand the power and responsibility to lead this country in the history books.
3. Poems by; Nomveliso September THE REBIRTH OF THE ACIENT FLOODS It consists of 17 lines and by the structure and narration of this poem it involves nature such as the heavens, the clouds etc. this is a pastoral poem. The use of grammar is correctly used, it is a commandment poem of strong emotions upon the rebirth of a huge storm or Mother nature. Witchdoctor This is a very short poem with about thirteen lines, its an elegy because it speaks of spirits meaning the afterlife, a powerful poem with the correct punctuation. The river of death It consists of thirteen lines and it’s an elegy as it speaks of the afterlife which is death. The grammar is correctly used and minimal, mostly exclamation. portrays how proud death is and how it is confident in taking away. Liberation is a struggle. It consists of 15 lines and doesn’t rhyme; it is not categorized as I can’t place it in. it is about democracy and the celebration of it. The grammar is correctly use of punctuation. My dark path It has 21 lines, consist of no rhyme. though it involves spirits meaning the afterlife and nature. It is both a pastoral and an elegy. The punctuation is correctly used as to the correct language use. The spectrum of light It consists of 13 lines, in a build-up of landscapes and nature meaning that it is a pastoral poem.it doesn’t rhyme therefor there is not rhyme pattern. The correct use of punctuation is visible.it also involves the poet explaining emotions about herself which also means that it also a soliloquy. The revival of demons This is a very short poem consisting of very little lines, 6 lines. It is a pastoral poem as it involves nature. Seas etc. has correct punctuation and use of language, with no rhymes and no errors. Teardrops This is a very short poem with 11 lines, it’s a soliloquy as the poet expresses her emotions to the readers. It is an emotional poem as the poet pours out her motions in the open mostly sad emotions. The grammar has corrected use of punctuation. My heaven This is a very short poem with 6 lines, has not rhyming pattern and most it’s a pastoral poem has it portrays nature in its context. E.g., green grass etc. this poem discusses the beauty of nature and the luxury to enjoying its beauty. The grammar is correctly used in terms of spacing and punctuation. Hillbrow It is a short poem with 15 lines, doesn’t have any rhyming pattern, it describes a place which is known to many South Africans. It has corrected grammar usage, therefor can’t be classified. The moon ritual This is a lengthy poem, portrays a pastoral poem as it involves nature in which the moon is a part of nature. Also, an elegy as it speaks of ancestors in which this can only be the afterlife. This poem explores the balance between the moon and the afterlife as these two interlink. Most African traditions connect the moon to the light if the ancestors as the light that guides and brings ‘purity.’ The grammar is of correct usage.
4. Poems by: Karabo Mohlala Place of comfort This is a very lengthy poem, it’s a soliloquy as the poet expresses her emotions to the reader. It is also an epic looking at the length of this poem. Its narrative too as the poet tells us about the journey through her emotions. Happy ending This is a lengthy poem with long lines, it portrays an epic poem. It is a soliloquy as the poet expresses her emotions. Also, narrative as she expresses her emotions to her lover. It has no rhymes and therefore heartfelt. someday this is a very lengthy poem with long lines, this poem is an epic. It does not rhyme, this encourages her to speak positivity to herself, this means it’s a soliloquy. Twin flame This is a lengthy poem, representing an epic. As she expresses her love to her beloved, in this case a male. This is a love letter can’t necessarily be a sonnet because it doesn’t consist of 14 lines but 16 instead. Phenomenal woman This is an epic since its lengthy poem, it rhymes in a sense. The grammar usage is correctly used. Expresses the courage of a particular woman, how amazing she is and her beauty beyond words. Phoenix bird
   This is a very lengthy poem, in a narrative sense as it tells the story of this bird the rise of it down its downfall. This is both an epic and a narrative poem, the grammar usage is correct. This poem is not rhyming
5. Poems by: Emmanuel Sithole Sonnet IV This is a lengthy, but heartfelt poem. This poem has good grammar usage the poet expresses his emotions in such a way that the reader is interested and drawn in, an interested to dwell in and go on an emotional journey through fantasy and the love of another person. The beauty of eyes of the same beating eyes. This is an epic poem. All fair root from kind’s womb as pure This is a short poem, a love notes to the beauty of a woman’s childbearing how that reflects and appreciated upon. The grammar is correctly used, as I can’t classify the poem. In general, it is a good poem. Thy ow’st imperfection is Most Fair This poem consists of 14 lines, this is a sonnet as its of love expressed. The grammar is correctly of usage. This is a love note in a nutshell. Sonnet X This is a long poem with a lot of lines, it is an epic with good grammar usage. This poem explores the connection of a lover who reminisces of his lover who I suspect is gone, he misses and longs for her love. Sonnet 6 This is a lengthy poem; an epic as presented the poem expresses emotions of a deeper connection. The grammar usage is correctly used, this connects on a personal level with the readers to really understand the context of the poem, this poem doesn’t have a rhyming pattern. Sonnet 1 This poem consists of more lines than 14 lines, speaks of nature such as farms meaning it is a pastoral poem and an epic too. This poem explores the beauty of nature, and its landscapes. The grammar usage is correctly. Sonnet v Consists of 14 lines, love based and a sonnet. The grammar is correctly used, this explores the romance between lovers, a love poured out to the beloved. Innocuousoul This is a very short poem, with 8 lines. I can really classify the poem as an elegy, but it sure is a great piece exploring the lonely woman with the loss of her lover ‘his last breath’ picked up from this line. The grammar usage is correctly used. Sonnet 56 It is not a sonnet for it has 15 lines, explores nature as it involves the moon. The grammar usage is correctly used.
6. Poems by: Refilwe Given Marumo Bianca This poem is very lengthy therefor a soliloquy as she expresses her emotions through the journey of being lost in the mist of questions, she herself asks, poem explores the life of a once youth woman as she watches time pass by without her purpose fulfilled. The grammar usage is correctly used. Strings pulled This is a lengthy poem, an represents an epic. this poem explores the vulnerability of the poets being preyed upon. The loss of power with no one to trust but betrayal of everyone she lets in. the grammar in this poem seems correct and the usage of language in expressing the feeling. Broken glass This is a lengthy poem, meaning it’s an epic with both a soliloquy as the poet expresses her emotions in a nutshell. The description of how deep these emotions run the grammar usage is correct. Train of serenity This is a very lengthy poem, representing an epic. this is also a pastoral poem as it explores nature, also is an elegy as it reflects on the loss of opportunity. This poem takes one on a journey of what could have been into what it has become. The grammar usage is good. White rose A lengthy poem it is, meaning this is an epic. It explores a mile into memories shared between lovers, how forever they’d journey through life together they love and live. The grammar usage is good. Love song This is an epic poem for how long it is, explores the love and warmth through this melody as he sings for her to smile and feel love. The grammar in this poem is correctly used. Hillbrow This is an epic poem, as its very long and has a lot of lines. It explores a place in south Africa in the province of Gauteng, feared by many for its history and danger. The grammar usage is correctly used in this poem.

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