Ishmael Mabhiza Poems

Waking up is not voluntary
Nor breathing is not granted willy nilly
Like dew all can drift
Your carcase from the ground will not lift
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As my words fly out my larynx
I never knew they have got a body
When I thought there is no fix-
They created a man with a body
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When things are hard
When you are totally confused
All your relatives agree to diverge from you
When all that you eat is tasteless
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THE LEGEND
NOVEMBER 11,2016
They say Education is the Key
Lucky Dube confirms The Love of Life is Contained in Education
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Born and bred in poverty
Ideas and plans have no identity
In all your vision you feel pity
Your dreams are always hefty
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I SEE
AFRICA

Africa, Africa, - ooooh Africaaah
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Behold I stand upon the earth
I look around to find one next the depth
Alas, I found not an impeccable being
Outstanding, shining like a diamond ring
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I saw the walking dead
She was stunning like a lively kid
Shining like a morning star
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I wish you were here
To see how I've fared in life
And pat my shoulder
To congratulate me.
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My heart melts
My mind is disturbed
All my days I have never
Eaten the fruits
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