-HE-

He…how he spoke,the tone of his voice
How he said words that touched my heart
Blew me away stronger than the wind i rose and flew
Im black but my cheecks turned red
As he warmed my insides with his oh so charming poetic lines
I didn't think twice or trice because everything jus felt so right
For the first time i was ridind on the class A flight…
How his fingers walked allover my soft skin..left me trembling
His smooth palms rubbed on my thighs
I didn't think twice cause oh he was so fine
Oh he was so fine him and his dark as night dreadlock
Minute after minute our eyes lock
and i swear i could already see us wakin up together wathchin the sun rise
There was no doubt he saw it in my eyes cause even his kiss left me mezmorised
"Your my girl for life and without i wouldnt survive so please let no one tell you otherwise"…
Didn't think twice..let you enter between my thighs
And today i stand here with tears in my eyes
Because after nine months…..
i wasnt his girl for life. HE

Freedom

FREEDOM

Isn't the word supposed to say it all,
still here we fall…
Well ..freedom is as free as you are,
one question ..how far?

The realisation and exceptance of freedom,
how much would you free them?
And when they are free ..are they free?
Like you would be!

Th e suffering of the many,
why doesn't that ..cost money?
In my heart I hope freedom last's forever,
to be forever free, away from those who say never!

Now ..i am not afraid any more,
as calm as the shore, with hope to adore…
The awakening of the truth ..the spiritual freedom and togetherness,
the endlesness of forgiveness..

Freedom…Freedom…

2005
(Lentswe poetry project entry)

dOn’T JuSt SlEeP!

There are times you wish
There are places one must 'remember'
-always not to forget the gas of 'reason of breathig'

Some unfamiliary soul would ask,
Why do you depress and stress?

I tell you now 'pray for a bless since you possess'!
There is no need for you to let go of the beauty…think of yourself
Next,consider what you cherish
Allow not your whole to perish
Fade away all worldly garish mind
Sell the harsh collection of hatred you have
Tell the loving and unloving nation
'YOU HAVE NOTION ALL SUFER FOR THE VERY SAME MISTAKE,    

If I was a Poet

If I were a poet I'd tell you how much I respect you
The drama, the issues, the nonsense I've put you through
I'd tell you it will all be alright one day
and that that night will be history someday

I'd show you good men do exist,
And that causing you drama was never on my list
I'd show you the sun hides behind every storm
And that in it's wake rainbows are born

I'd erase all that has been already said
and whisper words that you'll never forget
I'd tell you eternally we shall rise
and that the future is yours to shine

If I were a poet I’d hold your hand
And try to show you that I’m a true man
I’d make you see me for who I truly am
And that hurting you was never part of the plan

I’d get on one knee and apologise to you
Sometimes we men can’t see the things we do
Being all macho we’re blinded by ego
But from our mistakes we eventually grow

I’d explain to you that I need to find myself
Living sometimes feels like a daily Hell
I make mistakes, like the human I am
I look at me and realise I’m only a man

Roses grow from rains and storms
What feeds wisdom the heart still mourns
With growing up mistakes arise
And I saw my mistake in your very eyes

If I were a poet I'd write a poem
About a wonderful woman I have come to know
I'd put a few words together and write a verse
If I were a poet….if I were a poet I wouldn't feel like this

My Chair

Built a chair this morning
Black with white stripes
Watched the paintwork drying
Only your own work brings such pride

Took a walk this morning
It soothes me sometimes
Saw the police van coming
You can run but you can’t hide

Got a fine this morning
I forget my passbook sometimes
Got off easy, just a beating
They say they would claim a possession of mine

Took a walk this morning
You limp when you’re hurt sometimes
No bus stopped, had to carry on walking
It happens when God gave you skin like mine

Got home tired this morning
I’d been walking for miles
Found my front door wide open
The police had claimed their fine

Walked through my house this morning
To see what they’d taken of mine
Stopped for a moment…I was crying
They’d taken that beautiful bench of mine

Ran out my house this evening
Tears flowing out my eyes
They’d done what I was fearing
It seems that the paint had dried

Walked down the street this evening
Passbook in a pocket of mine
My leg slowly healing
Still limped, but it felt fine

Walked through the park this evening
Saw a bench out the corner of my eye
It had black and white colouring
This bench was definitely mine

Ran to a bench this evening
The was a man busy at the time
He seemed to be painting on a warning
“Whites only” said the sign

Sat on my bench this evening
I ignored the sign
How could I obey a warning
Telling me not to sit on what is mine?

Got arrested this evening
For not obeying a sign
Got a little more than a beating
Didn’t make it home…this time

A Poets Mind

I met her at the mall; it was a cool breezy morning
If you believe in love, I was definitely falling
African Princess so dark and sumptuous
African Princess beauty in abundance
She was an African sunset on a summer’s night
A singing sparrow that plays in the fading light
She smiled

It was a smile like no other
It was the sunrise over the savannah
It was a lioness lying under the shade of a Marula
It was the gentle soothing waters of the Limpopo
Beauty, such beauty, indescribable
African Princess so lovable
What’s your name?

I want to know those African lips
I want to know those African hips
I want to know those African breasts
So beautiful, my African Princess
I had to know her, so I approached
This Goddess so graceful, her name I just had to know

I looked into her eyes, so brown, so deep
I was in awe, I could hardly speak
“What’s your name”, I asked this idol
She smiled the waters of the Limpopo and said, “I’m Lerato”
I said, “Lerato lelekatswana lewena, kekaleshwela”
She said, “I don’t speak those funny languages”
Oh, so sad. My African Princess, my South African Princess, my New South Africa Princess

The only one

My soul, my soul
take me to the place
I yearn to stay

Not here, not there
take me to the place
where my heart can play,

So long I’ve waited now
my soul & heart, take the bow
with perfect poise, above all noise

No more compromise
Let me be the only one

Your Presence…

Like the cold mist which tingles my skin at dawn,
Your presence ignites my soul.
Like the fragrance of a flower is a beacon to the bee,
Your presence sheds light on my way.

Cloudy skies in my life, hills of sorrow and pain,
Even valleys of fear and despair,
Cannot touch me or hurt me or shake me, disturb me,
And it's all just because you are here.

The earth and her beauty is oh so majestic,
A host of inspiring sights,
Which brings joy and peace to a life full of care,
Lifts the spirit to incredible heights,
Yet the joy that you bring is so great, indescribable,
Makes my heart soar up high on its wings.

I want to shout and exclaim at the top of my voice,
I want all the world over to hear.
That without you I am nothing, dry grass in the wind
No life-force, no ambition, desire,
But your presence makes me stand so tall – a new man -
And this world such a wonderful place.

You’re gone…

The wind, the rain, the snow – they chill me,
I wish I was dead, won't somebody kill me?
The arms of solitude enfold me in bed,
With it's two cold hands cradling my head.

A trickling tear warms my cold cheek,
I choke back more – I cannot speak.
My heart is aching, breaking, sore,
I just can't go on without you anymore.

I close my eyes and faraway I see:
A vision , a memory – you and me.
I hear your laughter, see your smile,
If only I could hold you again for a while.

My tears flow freely, I relive the day,
You left the note and went away.
I wish I was kinder, had loved you more,
Now that I know so much more than before.

How in this world can I ever forget you?

You…

When life's dark moments grip my heart
and make life sad and blue,
The only joy that I do have
is warming thoughts of you.

You make my world a better place,
Fulfill my every need,
It's countless – all the many ways -
You've helped me to succeed.

I know I often make you sad,
Because of what I do.
But understand that I'm the fool,
It's not because of you.

If you should ever go away
and leave me here alone,
I'll thank God each and every day,
for all the love you've shown.

I love you!