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Every scar has a story

INDEED every scar carries its own meaning. It explains the road travelled, tells the kind of hurdles that have been overcome and paints a picture of how much of a fighter you have become.

Who can deny the fact that every scar has a story? Let him or her come and tell me in the face. For, young as I am, there's more on my scars than in my journal. My journal depends on me to write a story. But my scar is constantly singing my braveness.

My scar keeps telling me to fight on for what I believe in. Inspired by the last heroes of the past, I am allowing this scar to preach on; until, the gospel of faith in oneself and perseverance is appreciated by all young people. Do you believe, now; that every scar has a story?

- The author, Kutloano Mankoane, is 19 years old and lives in Atteridgeville, Tshwane. He matriculated last year. Her hobbies include writing, reading, dancing, acting and public speaking. She intends pursuing media studies as soon as she has secured funding.

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