Alvin L. Kathembe : Writing

Poli-ticks

Poli-ticks

A Chapter by Alvin L. Kathembe


Disillusioned, Disenfranchised
Finished

Finished

A Chapter by Alvin L. Kathembe


My people are being sidelined My people are overlooked We are like that distant relative - That obscure, forgotten cousin Seated some..
Disillusioned, Disenfranchised

Disillusioned, Disenfranchised

A Chapter by Alvin L. Kathembe


Never put your faith in a snake Vipers form democratic parties Which are really personality cults - Built around people, not ideas. Politi..
The White Man's Burden

The White Man's Burden

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Take up the White Man’s burden The most thankless task in history That it was the most important And dangerous, is no mystery And he..
She-Wolf

She-Wolf

A Story by Alvin L. Kathembe


“But I’m just a pretty little lamb,” The Wolf said sheepishly. As the flock stood warily off And stared suspiciously. ..
King of Clubs

King of Clubs

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Lupe Fiasco-inspired. Just a bit of fun.
Hair of the Dog

Hair of the Dog

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Splitting headache, bloodshot eyes In my best outfit The speakers loudly blaring The MC working the crowd. They all want us to yell ‘Yeah!&r..
Jekyll & Hyde

Jekyll & Hyde

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Lurking, always lurking Since the day that I was born Lurking, watching, waiting; A demon’s hideous form. He is a part of me - h..
Wealth Without Work

Wealth Without Work

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


We all dream - Of being bitten by some radioactive bookworm Sometime around the exam date That imparts to us the amazing power To memorise..