“I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me.”
Published Books
POETRY & SHORT STORY WRITER
Kemera Moodly
Kemera Moodly is yearning, searching, stumbling and soaring. She is quiet and soulful, sometimes sorrowful. Few people document the emotional roller coaster of life. Kemera does, with all its twists and turns. She’s a poet who has been scribbling her thoughts since she was a child. The journey of putting pen to paper has seen her publish four books with another in the offing.
Throughout school and university Kemera felt mostly out of place, often misunderstood and content to be alone.
Published Books
Teardrops from my pen
"This is an anthology that reflects many ideas, observations and experiences that have touched my being and filled my eyes (and heart) with tears. It may have been a seemingly insignificant news broadcast; a drive through a foreign city; a reflection on my recent history; or perhaps a compassionate look at the beggar while waiting at the traffic light on Kenneth Kaunda Avenue. Whatever it may be, my simple words attempt to mirror the many emotions I have felt within."
Footprints
"As the poems, essays and stories in this anthology are a testament to, the author's heart has been shaped and influenced by her interaction with people whose paths she crossed. Sometimes the footprints have been gentle, sometimes deeper. Perhaps it was a passing glance, a fleeting smile, a distant observation or intense connection: 'My spirit was renewed, and my eyes were opened to some previously unknown beauty and I’ve attempted to express my emotions and these experiences.'"
Tomorrow's Light
"I believe a writer has an unspoken duty to give the reader something to think about, something to be inspired by, something to relate to, and something to turn to in times of darkness. This anthology was born out of a desire to simultaneously comfort and inspire others, as well as to help myself.
If my poetry moves your spirit in some miniscule way, then my purpose is served. Wherever you are in this world, may you always find a way to tomorrow's light.'"
When I am in my room, listening to music and reading and writing, I don’t feel alone. I am at my best when I reflect on human existence and pen a verse.