Mountains and valleys would just be alleys
I’d walk through,
My mind was way over the fact,
I regret falling in love with you
That I had to flee
To find what was in me
For you,
I’d write across the galaxies my wishes
And when shooting stars burnt into dust
My dreams should sprinkle like vermicelli on cake
Except that you were more of a “chimodho”
It would never make sense
As I struggled to make cents
And travelled to find pennies
Our journeys were so wide apart
Yet you always remained in my heart
For you,
I’d make my dreams come true
Flowing like milk and honey
I’d make plenty of money
To world-remit back to you
To fix a few issues
For you,
I had to run away
For our stories never seemed to resonate
A dreamer kind of girl – me
Would never be free
Forgive me, home, I love you
Even as I leave you
For someone more important
Me
So long, then
Till next spring break
Take care,
Home.
Tanyaradzwa Tiffany Nyikadzino aka Efuru grew up writing poems, pursued the passion beyond the diary in 2017. Her poetry is a story of life that paints a picture of the world as she sees it. Efuru is a Page Poetry Alive Resident and has performed at various open mic events, the Miss Harare Grand 2019 finals, ZiFM’s Backstage with Tshilla, Heart and Soul’s Recharge with Rutendo Mutsamwira, Heart and Soul’s Book News with Khumbulani Muleya, ZBC’s young, Gifted and Talented and 2021 SADC rights poetry festival; to mention a few. She has recently published Fading Rainbows, a collection centered on mental health.