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Joseph Camillo Kumbirai

Joseph Camillo Kumbirai (1922-1986) was a Zimbabwean writer, poet, priest, teacher, and critic. He was one of the most prolific Shona poets. His earlier works focuses on Roman Catholicism while later works centre around politic themes. He is know for synthesizing traditional didactic nhango poetry with lyric poetry.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • You amaze me God you amaze me,
If I step on a puff-adder it strikes me
If I disturb a bee it stings me
If I provoke a wasp it stings me
If a bed-bug bites me I crush it
If a snake passes by I kill it.
But when we bite you
You do not push us away, you do not smash us
You pet us when we bite you,
You care for all our wounds instead.

Chairil Anwar


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