Alvin L. Kathembe : Writing

Janus

Janus

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


We marvel at the urgency Of Father Time’s march And wonder how in the world We are meant to keep up with him. Just when did our tomorrows M..
Ties That Bind

Ties That Bind

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


We are bound to each other By ties and lies By hi's and goodbyes; By treacherous memories That romanticize our indiscretions. Deep down we all be..
Plastic Pattern People

Plastic Pattern People

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Glassy eyes and plastic smiles - Smiles that never falter - Tethered to our computers: Necks bedecked with halters. Tethers to keep us plugged in..
Fall

Fall

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


It was raining when I heard.
Something More

Something More

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


I want more. The acme of my existence Will not be The plateau of an orgasm. I want more. The measure of my worth Will not ..
Words Are Wind

Words Are Wind

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Words are wind To fill our sails To propel our skiffs Across this lake called life The right ones can get us Out of the dreary doldrums; Or st..
Pilots Are The Great Evangelists

Pilots Are The Great Evangelists

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


"So go ye therefore..."
Demon Days

Demon Days

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


...a long time ago.
Chronos

Chronos

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


A cross between Chronos and C.S. Lewis' Father Time, from The Last Battle. A musing.
Eros & Thanatos

Eros & Thanatos

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Two dogs in your heart Do battle for your soul - Two gods war for your mind For the dominion of your temple; The two voices that cajole ..