Sing 'it
Open Book Report: Earl Lovelace and Etienne van Heerden in conversation
2011-09-28 Earl Lovelace, celebrated author from Trinidad, and well-known South African author Etienne van Heerden took part in the Free the Word PEN Dialogue at the Open Book Festival in Cape Town on Thursday, 22nd September 2011.
"Getting wasted" by Tshifhiwa Mulaudzi)
2011-09-27 Getting wasted Let it be my last breath I wasted my life, reason why I need a rebirth Am always at the top, no need for me to reason Am never too soft, I always change like season Am going for the sky, what makes you think I’ll stop now
"My words" by Francois Prinsloo
2011-09-27 My words Would you move If I moved Would you be the one here right beside me If I jump and I fall Will you be the one to catch me after all
"Born to win" by Thomas Malatji
2011-09-27 Born to win Intro One mind, torn between two sides like a tug of war One mind, with every step I take I encounter a thick wall The wall of life with every fall I rise … to face it once more.
"Behind closed doors" by Marijke Hattingh
2011-09-27 Behind closed doors Tonight I’m begging you to see me I wish that you would listen to what I have to say The fire is burning in my blood It’s boiling and it’s hot For only you
"Happiness only real when shared" by Lennie Muller
2011-09-27 Happiness only real when shared Verse Can anyone bear what I’ve seen? Can anyone bear what I know? Trace my thoughts back to where we met, to where I love the most Trace my thoughts back to where you are, back to where you are
"Soul sailor" by Lennie Muller
2011-09-27 Soul sailor Intro verse My joy fake and my dreams like clouds. The wind is much stronger, blowing them away.
"All I wanted was love" by JH Burger
2011-09-27 All I wanted was love Gone with the wind The shadows will remain I control the sand With my wicked hands I love only myself And care about no one else You hated me From the very beginning