Echoes of A Waterfall

Description

The author grew up next to Guvhukuvhu waterfall where its echoes could be heard throughout Phiphidi village. To him, nature speaks and requires an attentive ear. Therefore, each poem represents such echoes. The sounds of traditional instruments accompanied by drums (e.g. banjo, djembe, mirumba), flute, mbira, and traditional dances like tshikona, tshigombela, mtshongolo, kwasa-kwasa, etc. are heard in the background of each poem. The poems which can be songs are inquisitive, descriptive, appreciative, and soul-searching. They talk about life in social, political, spiritual, and economic spheres. These echoes have both vertical and horizontal relationship parameters. The poems start with self-introspection as one cannot meet others before one fully understands oneself. The book also addresses equity, power, inspiration, and the future. Reading them creates dialogue as they are designed for the readers to find themselves.