Written piece
QUITE THUNDER, LIVING THREAD
Keletso Pauline Tlali
Lesotho
About this piece
I am thread sixty-five, woven into many voices, and through this piece I explore who I am as a daughter of Africa—rooted in rhythm, wisdom, and creative expression. I move between neo-soul, poetry, and rap, using each form to tell my story.
QUITE THUNDER, LIVING THREAD
I am thread sixty-five,
Woven between many voices,
A daughter of Africa—
Rhythm in my blood, wisdom in my bones.
I sing in hues of neo soul,
Write in rivers of poetry,
Rap like thunder learning to soften
Because strength is not only loud,
It is knowing when to bloom in silence.
~KelestoPaulineTlali~