As one of the assignments for this course, students were asked to do a piece of creative writing using the characteristics (whether formal or not) of one of the texts that we discussed during the semester. The assignment required that they follow the conventions and characteristics of the text (China, Japan, Puerto Rico, and ancient Mesopotamia) but used their own experiences in Botswana for the content. Here are some samples of their work.
Haiku, 2003 Haiku by Lordick Mokobi Sniff and get high, fine Temporary costly time Hooked and pained, no money. Haiku by Gaone Otshabeng Gentle walk in the light Face glitters but not gold Lust rules in the dark. The gift full of life Promise of a good yield Flood sweeps it all. Haiku by Jacob Nthoiwa I looked around me In the middle of the street Suddenly I am lost. The wind is blowing A baby is crying Then Mother picks it up. Looking outside my window There is a horrible storm: A summer's day rainfall. Haiku by Thato Masala A lion roars with pride eyes so innocent in time sharp teeth glittering. Diamonds forever Attraction and seduction can you be my friend? To the elephant your trunk breaking the branches in too deep, they moan. The mophane tree shrivels in winter season blooming in autumn. Haiku, 2004 Haiku by Ontiretse D. Dibe Phal gapu lame kgodu e ile yotlhe Go ja badimo (My watermelon smashed all the juices poured out the sacred gods are drinking.) Haiku by Matshwenyego Unity Kgosintwa Fa ke tsamaya dithunya di swabile ke di gataka (As I walk along I trample over dead flowers.) "Chobe" by M. Kabubi A deep blue river a little fish was swimming trying to find food Haiku by Opelo Letsamao In eerie darkness On the wall I strike a match Sudden light - scares me. New born baby girl builds a tower in my heart of bliss and sorrow. Haiku by Lydiah K. Mafoko I, in the toilet, Relieving myself there, the door was opened. Haiku by Bontle Dineo Moabi After hitting a child how guilty I feel Inside my heart Haiku by Pearl O. Mokokwane Terror in the dark foot and mouth swift - they're all dead day brings beef and joy Haiku by G. S. Mosweunyane On the moon I see An old man pulling a plough But this is winter! Haiku by Nature "Sting" Motimedi Go tshwara gotlhe Ka bokhutshwane jala Go thata tota (To capture everything In such shortness/brevity Is really difficult) Haiku by Nomsa Motshidisi In anger I am I curse as I walk alone A bird sings; I stop! Haiku by Grace G. Muguni People are happy Bars are flooded with people At home with no food. Haiku by Galefetolwe Sethapo Plump healthy strong man I looked elsewhere for a while Now frail and thin, AIDS Haiku by Oitshupile Rankwane All of a sudden I heard a sad baby cry Innocent child lost. On a summer day I notice the teething child Smiling to my face. Haiku by Linda Oucho I sit here and stare Different yet same faces I feel different Haiku by S. I. Nkatogang A hot long harsh day I crept into the shadow Of a mango tree Haiku by Trevor Pharithi It will be raining In the very dry desert It will relieve us.
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