What Words Will Mark My Passing Poem by Vangile Mtyali

Now what if I die tomorrow
What will you tell them
Tell them the truth
If I was prostitute, tell them
Don’t lie to them
Cause that not going to make me to see heaven
Just tell them about who I was
The real me
If I was good person, tell them
Tell them the truth
Tell them about me, the real me
Sing my song, my lovely song
I have come to the end of the road
It’s the end of my story
The end of my life
Do the things I use to do here on earth
If I was an alcoholic
Drink alcohol on my last day
If I was good person
Respect and show me honour
My friend, tell them about me
Mother, tell them about me
Pastor tell, tell them about me
Say your good byes
Let me rest in peace now!
I’ve walked my journey
I’ve ran my race
Leave me
You were last seeing me
Now turn your backs
And go home
Leave me in peace
May my soul rest in peace!


Vangile Mtyali