The ManicaPost
Tanea Nyika
Youth would be an ideal stage if it came a little later in life.
This is just a thought as we’ve completely lost our ways.
We sit down watching television or worrying about fashion.
We have illusions about a future filled with vanity.
“Live life to the fullest” is the daily mantra.
As teenagers, we shouldn’t be dating but noone listens.
The world’s best teacher is experience but do we really need all those broken hearts ten years later?
The blessers breaking so many hearts as we watch.
One simply has to decide where their time goes.
As students, dating or “playing each other” is taking the trophy.
“Mjolo” — an unbreakable spell, is blinding the whole youth.
There is a perception that this world is kind and this has captured the youth’s innocent souls.
A grip so tight, hard to elude.
The future of this world is in the youth’s hands, hence it is of paramount importance that they visit the world of reality often.
Rust may glitter but reality is bitter.
Build realistic foundations so as not to squander time on perpetual corrections.
To know the road ahead, ask the one coming back.
Self evaluation is helpful but for growth and change, evaluation from someone is essential.
Let’s listen to the elders’ advice.
Tanea Nyika is a student at First Class Academy.
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Success to those who work
Tanyaradzwa Karen Guwakuwa
Never ever dream for success but work for it.
Success comes to those who would have succeeded to go through numerous obstacles in the road of life by not giving up.
To become successful, one must always do all those things that most people are afraid to do.
No precious things come easy.
If it comes easy then perhaps it was never that precious.
One should never hesitate to fight for their rights.
Whatever it takes to make your wishes come true, do it.
Be the way you are and just take the leap.
There are no good things that just come to those who sit and weep.
Success is never a number or a position, it is only what your heart truly seeks.
For some, it comes with fame, with everyone knowing their name.
For some, it is living peacefully.
Tanyaradzwa Karen Guwakuwa is an Upper Six student at Mutare Girls High School
