Ray Tatenda Mutizwa

in the darkness of the night
I found cover from the shame posed by the light
carelessly it mocked me in every right
with heavy blows of curses they fight
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pain of unknown cause
is that which I feel in my heart
relief to it has become near impossible
sharp bouts of pains attack me
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mentally this I what I envision
your head safely resting on my laps
with my fingers gently stroking your curly hair
sounds of your heartbeat in my ears I hear
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a good follower ofthem that lead be
that in turn you may lead good others
bellowed the old lady every time I met her
always beckoning me to follow to lead
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foolish toughts
foolish belief system
foolish habits
foolish teachings
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in their expression of maturity

irresponsible deeds they committed
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from vain company I separated myself

from the rest I opted to be unique
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allow me in

to be permitted is all I ask
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You see my action towards you
I can see you are convinced am mean
Notice, I was once like you
For sure I know what it means
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Fauzee she said was her name

Cheese I prefer said she
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to be distant from you
is to be nuts in an instant
the high fever in me is constant
having me to do this alone
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What started as an embarrassment
a harassment it eventually turned to be
gone away the amusement was
resentment was all left around
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