Gerard Sekoto, Woman With Downcast Eyes (1955) Blue Purpled WomanStepping away from sunshinesetting over open-air market,blue face lost in contemplation.Wishing to turn right, not left,away from grandeur’s large-knuckled fists, plate-sizedpalms that visit carefully-hidbits of now purpled flesh. Onlyhawk eyes notice my wincelifting bushels of persimmons.His lips smack at the Snoek*, distracted. Greasy fingersignore napkins, rubbing cleanon my…
Tag: South Africa
Lovely Rooibos
Not sure where I first came across rooibos, but I’ve been drinking it ever since. It’s a mild but flavorful “tea”; as it has no caffeine, it may be drunk in the evening time. I put a bit of honey and a fair amount of milk in. Yum. Looking into rooibos a little further, it…
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