Sesona and The Special Messages
Funo Masindi

Sesona and Thando look at their special gifts. A spear, sparkly beads, a cow skin skirt, and a beautiful, bright dress. "These gifts are so special that they make my heart spin almost as fast as Spoti. We should do something for them."

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" I have a special mission for you. Thank everyone who gave you these gifts by sending them messages, not just talking! " Makhulu says.
"Njani?" Sesona whispers to Thando.
"That's something you'll have to work out, nana!" Makhulu says.

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After spending hours using their thinking caps, they write a letter to the craftsman. Sesona and Thando spell each word, making sure that every word shows the love they feel.

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When the letter arrives at the craftsman's house, his heart feels fuller than Makhulu's house on Christmas afternoons. Tears of joy spill from his eyes as each word makes its way into his heart.

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"Dear craftsman
Imcimbi yethu are more interesting. You would think it has special magical powers whenever Malume Jack spins it in the sparkly sun! Tata sometimes uses it as a spade for the garden. Thank you.
From Sesona and Thando"

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Sesona and Thando go to the woman with the colourful beads and hope their inkondlo, poem, will bring splendid colours to her heart.
"Ubuhlalu bakho bukhazimula njengenkayenzi,
Imibala ixoxa indaba ejule njengemfula engapheli
Siyabonga."

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"Your beads shine like a star
The colors tell a story as deep as an endless river
Thank you."

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Sesona and Thando speed to RMR, ready to spread the wisdom the grandfather left them with. "Tatumkhulu, thank you for the skirt. A strong woman needs a strong foundation!" Grandfather listens as love speeds from the speakers to his heart.

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They go to Thando's brother. He cannot hear with his ears, but through his eyes. He cannot speak with his mouth, but with his hands. They use Sign Language to say "Thank you for the dress!" His face lights up like the biggest spotlight.

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Makhulu says, "You see, we have other ways of talking, not just speaking. Writing, listening, and looking are also special messages we use. Every message can fill that special space in your heart!" Sesona's heart spins once more. The end.

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Sesona and The Special Messages
Author - Funo Masindi
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Language - English
Level - First paragraphs