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The Roots - A book of poems

Richman Ndlovu

Publisher: Richman Ndlovu

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Summary

” This book plays around with the idea of growth using the general impression of ‘the roots’ to metaphorically reflect on the evolutional gap between the past, present and the future. 
 
Brace yourself and take a trip down this poetic getaway as you anticipate the future by nostalgically acknowledging the past, witness the beauty of growth and evolve with the pages of this offering. 
 
Bear you’ll only get lost in the lines of poetry to find your truest self in the end”
 
The Roots makes a remarkable statement about growth. Segmented into 5 sections, this book of poems is an echo of the modern English poetry with a touch of the traditional African poetry that’s rich in emotion and story-telling.
 
In this offering the author uses pieces of poetry to progressively measure and celebrate growth all around him, making it a thrilling journey of ups and downs that narratively represents reality in both fictitious and factual degrees.
Available since: 04/01/2019.

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