Sunday 24 February 2013

AFRICA PROUD by Wayne Visser


As always, my visit back to the continent has inspired me to write.

AFRICA PROUD
By Wayne Visser

I stand upright and tall -
No more bowed back
No more bent knees
I look straight ahead -
No more downcast eyes
No more cowering glances
For I am Africa Proud

See me:
My name is Africa
And I am rising to greet you
I am leading the way
And I am Proud

Extend me your hand -
In friendship, not pity
In peace, not trickery
Send me your prayers - In communion, not guilt
In hope, not resignation
For I am Africa Proud

Hear me: My name is Africa
And I am calling to welcome you
I am waiting to embrace you
And I am Proud

I dance wild and free -
No more slave chains
No more puppet strings
I sing loud and strong -
No more lamentation
No more discord
For I am Africa Proud

Feel me:
My name is Africa
And I am drumming to wake you
I am singing to inspire you
And I am Proud

Bring me your gifts -
Of fair trade, not charity
Of respect, not advice
Show me your spirit -
Of community, not greed
Of faith, not fear
For I am Africa Proud

Join me:
My name is Africa
And I am seeding the future
I am shining with beauty
And I am Proud

(2013)

Friday 8 February 2013

Deep In Her Eyes


So much pain in her eyes
You could swear the sun will never shine
She walks the street flashing a smile like she’s fine
Look at her, there’s so much pain in her eyes
No one can see how she cries inside
They are white as snow
Shiny as glory
Her eyes so beautiful, but look at them
And see what is in them
So much pain in her eyes, but she keeps on fighting the darkness
Because she knows someday the light will again shine

-Hlogi