Do Not Wait Until Today Poem by Mazwi Sedibe

spread your arms and hands to welcome
a new life without me
unleash my spirit from your hearts
and hold my memories tight in your bosom
like i held you tight to my bosom

do not weep
for my cadaver sinking deep
smile, for your fate wasn't last nights sleep
rejoice, for in my life
i treaded on the joust of ailment against life
until i was weary
as i joyfully awaited this day, which did tarry
love today for hate i didn't carry

i stood against storms and sunshine with you
and in my dormant heart i know
you are afraid of standing in remoteness

but look around you
do you see their sobs around you?
hug them now
and tell them you love them now

do not wait until today