The poem "MAHUNG A LEHONO" by MS Machitela effectively uses repetition (Poeletšo) to highlight its central themes and messages. • The phrase "Badimo bešo a" is repeated in "Badimo bešo a ka ihlo a di bona na?" (Line 1) and "Badimo bešo a le a di bona ka mahlo?" (Line 23). This creates a circular structure, emphasizing a persistent question to ancestors about the state of affairs and whether it is truly perceived. • The word "molao" (law/rule) is repeated in "molao o o tšea bagolong" (Line 5) and "molao ba o iša magolong" (Line 6). This highlights the centrality of rules and their handling, suggesting a critical look at how they are applied or manipulated by different groups. • The word "lehono" (today) appears in "lehono ke moswanomong" (Line 7) and "lehono a tšwele mafogohlo" (Line 24). This repetition reinforces the poem's contemporary relevance, grounding its observations in the present moment. • The term "moswanomong" (in the same way/similarly) is repeated in "lehono ke moswanomong" (Line 7) and "Moswanomong diaparong, dinong le dijong" (Line 8). This emphasizes a pervasive sameness in various aspects of modern life, from events to material possessions, possibly implying a loss of individuality. • The phrase "ka magae" (at home/in homes) is repeated in "hleng le ka magae ke tšona tšeo di lewago?" (Line 10) and "Ke a latola ka magae re šeba molatša ka thotse" (Line 11). This directs attention to the home environment, showing how societal issues are reflected or experienced within households. • The word "matsaka" (problems/troubles/difficulties) is repeated in "tša matsaka dikuku ga se tša mašalamorago" (Line 9), "ga go lewe matsaka gohle" (Line 14), and "malana ga se matsaka" (Line 15). This repetition underlines the prevalence of difficulties or, conversely, challenges what is conventionally considered problematic, offering a critical perspective. • The phrase "re šeba" (we look/we observe) is repeated in "re šeba molatša ka thotse" (Line 11) and "Re šeba ka thotse ke realo fela e seng bohle" (Line 13). This establishes the speaker's role as an observer, inviting the reader to join in the scrutiny of society.