Coming Home by Jolly Mazimhaka

The old man starts reciting a poem softly. The drumbeats begin. He raises his voice. The drumbeats become louder. He dances slowly. The drummer beats faster. The old man gets on his toes. He moves as if he has no bones.Sweat begins to stream down his face. Suddenly the drummer stops. With a piercing shout, the old man jumps. As his feet touch the ground, he feels a chill. Where are his clothes? What happened to his wrapper?Young Mfura has been away from his country for a long time. He has a lot to learn about his people. He cannot wait to write a letter to his friend about the dancing old man and many interesting things he has learnt upon Coming home.