I Think About It, All - By Frans Angala Amutenya

Written By: Frans Angala Amutenya

Category: poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Experience the evocative poetry of Frans Angala Amutenya through his work "I Think About It, All," submitted to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This powerful piece delves into themes of nostalgia and introspection, capturing the essence of personal history and identity. With his roots in Namibia, Amutenya intricately weaves memories and emotions into his poetic narrative, inviting readers to reflect on the past while contemplating the present.

About the Work

"I Think About It, All" is a poignant exploration of memory, identity, and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and a reflective tone, Frans Angala Amutenya navigates the personal landscape of his past, creating a tapestry of moments and emotions. The poem captures a sense of longing and introspection, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of growth and change. Amutenya's work resonates with a gentle yet profound meditation on life’s continuum.

I think about it, all

Original Submission by Frans Angala Amutenya

Title: I THINK ABOUT IT, ALL

Author: Frans A. Amutenya

Country: Namibia

Category: Poetry

Email: fransamutenya499@gmail.com

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I THINK ABOUT IT, ALL

It's the 16th of September.

Yesterday I wished "T" a happy anniversary.

Three days before that, my little boy turned six.

And a day before that, is one that haunts me

like a stubborn ghost.

I am thinking of home,

but today home is not a place —

it is a space in time.

A time when Hokweni and Akapa were still alive,

and Shipigana still wore suits

and lied to young teachers

that he was a businessman,

before the mental breakdown came.

A time when I knew exactly where Atushe was

and a week wouldn't pass without me seeing that brother.

Here Tate still has that panga that excites Meme,

a time before the hair chose to retreat.

Here we are still living in Nau-Aib

and Aunt Fransiska is only 2 minutes away.

There is an immortal longing

for these people to see the man I have become.

I silently wonder in hopeful anticipation,

but hope is a thing with no voice.

My mind stumbles on these thoughts.

I hate the clumsiness of autumn.

This season brings queries with it.

In this sphere of time, it's only Meme and I.

Tate is out being a young truck driver,

Magano is living in town and acting white,

Johnny is but a dream —

a ghost of what is to come.

Here I am a weapon formed against Meme's peace.

Here the world is kind and has a gentle innocence —

or maybe I do.

I am young and filled with revolutionary dreams.

I just finished reading Malcolm X

and Pac's music makes sense to me.

I am dying to read The Evolution of a Revolutionary.

I am a boy ahead of this time.

I just started gym-ing.

I am beginning to lose my baby fat.

A year from now a man will show me great kindness

and I won't know he is Epafu's father.

I am loud and well spoken.

At this time I do not have my father's quiet.

Here Russell is still making music,

and is the closest thing I have to a brother.

He protects me as though I am Jasper

and I would follow him into the fire.

If someone at that time would tell me

that in 4 years I would have a son

with my kindergarten crush,

I would bet three toes and a hand

to the impossibility.

Two heartbreaks await me

and I am oblivious to the fact

that this organ given to love

does not stop to rest.

I hope Frieda has achieved

everything she sought out to be.

I am now a peaceful soul

with a quiet coldness to it.

I am proud of the man I am beginning to be.

But a part of me begs the question:

at what cost?

As though I have given up so much —

have I?

This season brings with it queries.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates diverse voices from around the world. This prestigious event provides a platform for writers to showcase their literary talents across categories such as poetry, short stories, essays, and creative writing. Participants are encouraged to express their unique perspectives and engage audiences through the power of words.

Thank you, Frans Angala Amutenya, for sharing your evocative poem "I Think About It, All" with us. Your participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 adds depth and diversity to the event. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to witnessing your continued journey in the world of poetry.

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