light

it is the light

which shines in your eyes,

evoking precious Africa.

a desire to embrace,

a begging for forgiveness

pleading understanding, for that which

we ourselves

have never understood.

At the same time,

within our depths,

are stirred

memories of who we were.

Lest we never forget.

silence

a time to grow

a chance to laugh

breath exhale

continue the path

Africa my beginning

Africa my destiny

Africa my dignity

Africa my pride

Africa my roots

Africa my soil

Africa my soul

Africa,

you are

my beloved continent

--Mzwakhe Mbuli--

tiny life

sometimes life seems unfair
and it gives us a whole other hand,
yet what we once had,
lingers in our past.