Tsausa
- New Imaginaries Project
- Jul 20, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 4, 2022
Tsausa
a khoekhoegowab word
that identifies a transferred
intergenerational
conspired
undesired
(hard)wired
Acquired-
Tired;
which transpired
over 300 years of
condoned groans of the enslaved
engraved
upon our bones
a heavy state of exertion
coercion
there is no rest for the wicked
unremitted
grindstone to headstone
colonial fatigue syndrome
“Intergenerational tiredness” ~Monique Tamara (van Vuuren) extends a heartfelt thanks to Kelly-Eve Koopman, Courtney Mitchell, and Bradley van Sitters for their invaluable contributions.
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