Gert Strydom Poems

(for Annelize)

Its late afternoon according to the sun
when I have to greet you, my love,
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Where Biden's spokes-people did just this say
Biden says he never said sanctions were to deter,
from his words and actions lies I can infer
while with the lives of innocent people he does play
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(for Annelize)

In this harsh world you are my one and all,
there is a whim of your perfume in the air
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I have been wondering about a race
that can deceive, plunder, kill, rape and maim,
about soldiers without conscience or grace,
that does capitalists for their hardship blame,
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(for Annelize)

When I see the wonder of God's work,
notice the gambolling birds and their songs do surprise,
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(for Annelize)

At heart I do know you very well,
do recall the colour of your fine hair
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Your crucifixion a cruel impression brings;
you proofed sincere love were existing,
with true love You came to humanity
and Your selfless benevolence stays with me,
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Evening meal

The twelve of them was with Him in the upper chamber,
carefree John did turn to Him.
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(for Annelize)

Outside the speckled white, black and yellow barbet calls,
the yellow weavers gambol the day yellow and sunny,
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There are people that do agnostically stray
where Jesus is no saviour and Lord to them,
about Jesus Christ they do tell another story.
To them His godliness and humanity is no mystery:
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