Mzansi And The Ballot Box Poem by Chinedu Dike
Mzansi And The Ballot Box
Millions queued in lines before Arbiter Of Disputes.
Hopes were high,
Duty and resolve holding firm.
Hearts dance with spirit of Emancipation,
Each with ammo stronger than bullet,
Ready to dislodge a fiendish cabal out of Power.
All conscious of the long night of tribulation.
Singly, the weapons were discharged
Into The Receptacle Of Liberty;
Upon which they received baptisms of Freedom.
Inside the altar tugs of war ensued:
Invisible fibres bound and aligned aspirations.
Popular Will prevailed.
Bearing the scars of Apartheid,
Indigenous people celebrate the birth of Democracy.
Ballot Box had come at a great expense;
At all costs its sacredness shall be preserved.
Those were the surviving heroes and heroines of Mzansi.
NOTES:
Mzansi is the affectionate name for SOUTH AFRICA.
The story is about her first democratic elections of 1994.
The Arbiter Of Disputes, The Receptacle Of Liberty,
the altar, all refer to THE BALLOT BOX.
ammo, weapons, refers to ballot paper and ballot papers respectively.
fiendish cabal refers to The White Minority Rule:
The Apartheid Regime.
Very strong and right to the point I like your style and what you stand for
Upon which they received baptisms of freedom. Thats awesome, u are truly talented.
A historical and memorable moment. Indeed, the birth of democracy is sacred and must be cherished by the people.It is the foundation of life. A great and powerful poem is always a treasure.
There will always be a time for the people to seek freedom and ride in the wings of democracy, come or high water. The sanctity of the ballot if guarded thoroughly and patiently is the best democratic way to attain freedom.
A sincere political commentary beautifully crafted into poetic lines.
A vivid depiction of attaining democracy. Yes, we fight for democracy to enjoy wonders of existence.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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10/7/2024 9:48:28 PM # 1.0.0.1119
a well penned eulogy to south africa and Mandela and very well explained in your notes - thanks for sharing
Beautiful comment, Louis. Thanks and do remain enriched.