I Am Thinking Poem by Isaac Maliya

I am thinking of a good poem
To describe the ovations you sang
You sang on the day of my arrival
That characterised the warm welcome
You ushered to me.

I am thinking of strong words
To unfold the expectations you had
You had on the day of my newness
That characterised the frequent visits
You made to my office and home.

I am thinking of noble words
To unveil the strong bonds we developed
We developed since the day of my arrival
That characterised the home visits
We have ever exchanged.

I am thinking of solemn words
To dig the hidden frustrations you confronted
You confronted in my meeting you
That characterised the dissatisfactions
You displayed in your daily work.

I am thinking of realistic words
To let go the sense of mutual forgiveness
Of the errors made to each other
That characterised our staying together
In Chapananga Development Area.

I am thinking of valedictory words
To say how thankful of you I have been
I have been during our interaction
That characterised the mutual respect
I enjoyed from all of you
Will you receive my fare well! God Bless!
I am still thinking of all these words and of you!

Dedication: To all staff in Chapananga
Development Area.

Friday,24th January 1992.
Chapananga, Chikwawa, Malawi.