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This reads as a refusal to treat disappointment as total ruin. It suggests that even a broken plan can leave something usable behind, and that salvaging a fragment is still better than surrendering to emptiness. It lands in moments of failure, when someone needs permission to keep going with whatever remains.
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About Matshona Dhliwayo
Matshona Dhliwayo is a Zimbabwean writer and poet. Their work explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the African experience, blending poetic language with sharp social commentary. Known for their evocative and often provocative verse, they challenge conventional narratives about African literature.
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