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Adolescent Girl Originating from Africa

Poem and Narrative Composition - Penned by Eugene Marais

Young African Female Protagonist
Young African Female Protagonist

Adolescent Girl Originating from Africa

As the sun sets over Africa, painting the sky with hues of purple, yellow, and gold, a sense of unease has taken hold of a nearby village. A little girl named Mabalel, known for her brave singing, was on her way to the Limpopo River to fill her earthenware jug with water. However, her joyful tune was abruptly cut short as a monstrous figure named Lalele lurking in the river depths struck, dragging Mabalel away.

Cries go up from the village as they continue their search for their missing daughter. The news of Mabalel's disappearance has quickly spread, with many sharing their concerns on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. As night falls, the diamond night sky continues to keep its vigil, but no answer has been given about Mabalel's whereabouts.

Mabalel, carrying her earthenware jug, had made her way towards the river bank when Lalele, the monster, rose from the depths. The villagers' cries echoed through the night, as they continue their desperate search for their little girl. Lalele, a creature that appears in the story of Mabalel, is said to drag its victims into the river basin.

The villagers are in distress, their hearts heavy with worry. As the search continues, the community hopes for Mabalel's safe return. The river and darkness, however, remain silent, offering no answers. The people of the village pray for Mabalel's safety and for the return of their beloved daughter. The search continues, under the watchful eye of the diamond night sky, as hope remains that Mabalel will be found soon.

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