Vignettes of a South African Township called Mdantsane

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Nights at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Mdantsane

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and the child gasped
a caged wind screamed
noiseless of a last night whimper
trees swaying outside
in restless tribulation
refused
I asked a late night
for an answer
yet a black sky
revolted.

Graphite pencil and ink drawing by Amitabh Mitra

1 comment:

  1. I'm doing my elective at CMH at the moment - and this is so striking. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

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