by Siyanda Kwaza
The 80s look
When ladies put on heels
And brothers had dancing skills
To charm those sistas
With hats and gloves
Red lips
Tiny waists
And well sized hips
Black and white
Television sets
Photographs
With stories of
Love letters
From brothers
With bow ties
And
Sun glasses
With masses
At train stations
The destination was
The city of Gold
In search for work
Broken promises
But miseries were left inside
Trunks
Looking good was the pride of the people
It was their dignity re-placed
Today
Not much has changed
With our true colour flat screens
Digital cameras
The black and white
Flash backs are under
A candle which rescues
Us from blackouts
Take a picture of me
Watch it turn black and white
Written by: Siyanda Babalwa Kwaza
The above poem was inspired by the 80s era. It defines how fashion brought hope and courage to the people of that era.
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Black and white,
