A Poem by Anna Varney

Virtual Anthology of SA Poetry

Shunted Around

Yesterday was the gentlest of days
made up of strokes.
Brush strokes
strokes of sun.
There were no bold gestures
no vast strides.
Only delicate ripples
were the music.
Now I am dark
heaving -
shedding skin.
I read modern poetry
watch the TV news.
Humankind is congested and tired.
Knowing no option
politicians stake out
their sham -
We have carried our navigators.
The Leaders reflect their people.

Anna Varney is a writer & performer of poetry. She is currently writing a novel. She has been published in poetry magazines & anthologies. She is a co-ordinator of Botsotso Publishing, Performance, Art Studio along with Allan Kolski Horwitz. She is a member of the Botsotso Jesters (poetry performance group) & the editorial board of Botsotso Magazine. Her other work includes Graphic Design, curating of exhibitions and other arts related projects. She lives in Johannesburg.