From an early age, Shorty wanted to be an entertainer. She loved singing and dancing. But when Shorty was 11, her mother passed away, and Shorty’s dreams died too.
Years of abuse made her hate life. She lost focus. At 16, she had a son, now being raised by her sister. At 17, Shorty moved to Melville. Angry. Wanting to die.
But she found love on the streets of Johannesburg.
From 2007 she adapted to street life. She learned she had to depend on herself. She used to beg for money, until in 2016 – standing outside Poppy’s – she showed her poems to a friend who suggested she should read them for people.
Today she is well-known on the streets of Melville, reciting her poetry to anyone who will take the time to listen to the heartfelt words of The Melville Poet.
You can find her work on Amazon or other online retailers.
Pocket-sized paperbacks are now available in 7th Street and surrounding areas, from Shorty herself or from Innocent the Travelling Bookstore.
Check out “The Melville Poet” videos on YouTube. Shorty Malorty is a star, baby…
Shorty’s books will also be available soon in various book stores around Johannesburg. BookDealers of Rivonia is currently showcasing local authors, as can be seen from the attached photo.
Twisted psychological horror side by side with childrens books, self-help books, fantasy sci-fi and war memoirs. Even romance, and a collection of short stories by various South African authors. Let’s support local talent, and BookDealers’ initiative.
Till next time.
Cheers.
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