Emotions Poem by nobomi tshongweni

</>pierced is what i am when
i look into your eyes
happy is how i feel when i hear of your judgement
sad is how i feel when i think of those you
are leaving behind

disappointed at the extent that you would go to
to make your own feel like this
glad we have them in their suits to make us
feel protected...well for a while

empowered to be called imbokodo
the rock that has stood the test of time
and proud to be able to get up again and be
able to inspire...

these are my emotions