MOTHERLAND
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After securing the internal door locks, she retreated to the darkest corner of the room, away from the view of the window. Past the fireplace, her mother’s well treasured huge earthen pots that were balancing on each other in threes, like the Epworth rocks seemed to be crumbling towards her. The grass thatch roof was caving inwards so were the walls. She couldn’t focus. The entire time she was trembling with fear. Her heart pounded as though any moment it could jump from beneath her see-through blouse.
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Leah was somewhat aware of the powerful forces in her upbringing. It was an existence with not much interference from modern day technology. Theirs was a livelihood of barely getting by, yet never short of fulfilment. She was the youngest of the siblings growing up in a village, right in the heart of rural Africa. With a multitude of brothers and sisters before her, was she to simply follow a very distinctive path. How was she to mould her own being within a network of relationships, values and expectations? It has never been more difficult to distinguish between reality and imagination.
About the Author
The author grew up in Wedza, Zimbabwe and has firsthand experience of rural and urban life. Graduated as a school teacher in Harare and taught at schools in Zimbabwe for a number of years. Now live in the UK. Educated to post graduate degree level and has been working in a different field of practice. Has written an article related to that field of practice (held in the university library). Enjoys writing in spare time.