It was not the meaning of the piece by the way it was written. We authors tend to stick to two principles of writing. Having a clear message (i. e. content) and making sure the language is good. When you are starting out content always takes precedence—you want to be heard. Like a baby screaming for mum. I remember when I began sending my early pieces to the Daily News while still studying at Mzumbe Secondary School in the 1970s. I felt like I was shouting. I wanted to be heard. Baby in a cot. Words just spilled out of my chest (via the pen) it felt like a release. Gave me a purpose.
