Friend or Foe
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by ChevsLife
8M ago
“I’m sorry.” The collision between then and now Revelations of stories untold Scarred down to the bone Tender wounds resurface Papercuts and stones Human nature Reveals Friend Or Foe Reality Unhinged Human character Weighing down my soul Unwanted stories unfold Unsettled words revealing An unusual sense of healing The collision between then and now “I […] The post Friend or Foe appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Brokenness
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by ChevsLife
1y ago
You don’t know what broken is, until that moment, that remains undefined, when you suddenly understand that you will remain broken for the rest of your life. And that’s okay. It is a culmination of so many pieces of you, that others chipped away from you, knowing, that their actions were infinitely harmful. Like that […] The post Brokenness appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Dad, I Completed My Degree!
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by ChevsLife
2y ago
Dad, I remember it like yesterday, sitting next to your hospital bed, asking: “Is it okay if I study for a bit? I’m writing exams next week.”. Tired and in pain, you nodded and closed your eyes to rest for a little while.  You understood that while your life may have been ending, mine was […] The post Dad, I Completed My Degree! appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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My Heritage
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by ChevsLife
2y ago
My heritage is in my hareKroes soos jou ma se poes‘n kleurling woord gespreek met respek of met ‘n taai klap deur jou bek My heritage is in my hareUntamed, ‘n warrelwindSterk gevriet, met rolle wat vlam vat soos warme kole My heritage?Determination as I recall failure as history’s only expectation of our coloured people […] The post My Heritage appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Shine A Light Book Review | Ocean View
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by ChevsLife
2y ago
Today, I hugged Hope a little tighter and kissed her some more after reading Corrine Wilson’s ‘Shine A Light’ book. Her story, in conversations with Ingrid de Storie, shares the lives of dogs living in poverty in Ocean View. Painting the vivid picture of social-spatial polarisation in a way that gives life to the parallels […] The post Shine A Light Book Review | Ocean View appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Your Garden of Life
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by ChevsLife
2y ago
Your life is a garden in which you are the horticulturist. It requires great care and mindfulness of the elements that it may be exposed to. Do not be fooled, even weeds can make your garden look beautiful, but be aware – they stifle growth. Killing potential before it can be recognised or slowly devouring […] The post Your Garden of Life appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Dad – It Feels Like Yesterday
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by ChevsLife
3y ago
It feels like yesterday. That Sunday morning when the call came. “The doctor ‘s asked that the family please come in.” Me rushing mom to get done while I ordered the Uber. The excruciatingly long drive to the hospital after 7am. I kept my eyes focussed on the sunrise as her yellow-orange glow caressed the […] The post Dad – It Feels Like Yesterday appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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I am my Father’s Child
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by ChevsLife
3y ago
There were many times when my father would sit me down, and in his stern voice, speak to me about his observations of my behaviour and life in general. He’d emphasize his expectations and house-rules, and as I got older – he gave “unsolicited” guidance and advice. And me, in my ever “infinite wisdom” would […] The post I am my Father’s Child appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Conversations with my Soul
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by ChevsLife
3y ago
“Have I been ruined?” I silently asked myself as I stared into the night. My soul replied.  “No; you’ve added more colour to the spark within your soul. It now sparkles even brighter as the light shines through the cracks of your brokenness. Adding a majestic dimension to your soulful being.” “Am I the one […] The post Conversations with my Soul appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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Mensdom
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by ChevsLife
3y ago
Moedeloos, die mensdomAgterbaksDie stories in my donker kasWanhoopDie duister wat aan my tuisterBeradingSaggies stap dit naderGebrokeDie skreeu dood van die skadeGebedeDie mens wat net nie kan vergeweGeweteDie agterstewe van my verledeBeminDie dinge wat hartseer bringWanhoopDie weerstand teen genade doopHerstelDie versoening met opreg bedoelingGeneesDie om U tafel met U eerbare gees The post Mensdom appeared first on ChevsLife ..read more
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