When you know you are on
The right
Be the first one to apologize
Save the words of wisdom for
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what is this I think I feel
in your eye I think I see
in your lips when you speak
what is this I think I feel
...
Were I to describe
That shade
And that light
In the motion of a cloud
...
is it a greater good-
or a greater evil-
the sum of all things
is there a reason why
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The very memory of your smile
The thoughts of seeing you again
Make each day worth while
Even as I feel the falling rain
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The way of the pen
Between fingers of skill
Well tutored, well nurtured
Is as smooth as the serpent's
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Silinde eside isikhathi lesi
Ngicishe ngalibala
Ngalowomuzwa engiwuzwa kuphela
Uma ngibheke emehlweni akho
...
Umcabango wathumela isintu enyangeni
Iqhelelene kangakanani iFuji, ne Tafula
Uma nginethuba lokuthi ngizikhethele
Ngingakhetha ukuphila isikhashana maqede
...
Did the saline Atlantic
Devour the skin of your face
And all your flesh to expose
Your silver colored frame
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Kuwunikeza ugqozi umphefumulo wami
Ukwazi ukuthi kuyafinyeleleka kukho
Lokho okungaphezu kwamandla onke
Kanti futhi angidingi ukuthi ngibe
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