Mandi Vundla is a talented Soweto-born artist rewriting the poetry narrative in South Africa, one stanza at a time. Vundla's work is centered around her lived experience as a black woman in a country once ruled by oppression. Her poem is about finding peace within yourself despite the trials of life. She joined CGTN's "Read a Poem" campaign and read a poem she wrote, called "Bloom".

Join Mandi Vundla and CGTN's "Read a Poem" campaign, and share your favorite verses with a worldwide audience. Post the video with hashtag #readapoem# on social media and tag us, or send your video to our email address, readapoem2022@gmail.com. Your video could be re-posted by CGTN's official account. Don't forget to say our slogan in the video: "I read this poem for you, though thousands of miles apart, poetry brings us the same beat of the heart." We look forward to seeing your contribution!