Note To Inlaws Poem by Tebogo Angela Poen

I am not some foreign creature who stepped into your yard by mistake
Love led me here, so what belongs to me, I'm here to take
I'm not some machine to be tested on the ability to cook or bake
But as a token of appreciation, I will present to the elders a cake
I'm not some reproduction machine to be tested in How many children I can make
But I will make children for legacy's sake
I am not some product to be called original by you or fake
I'm not here to be told on what time I should be awake
I am not your slave

I am somebody's child
The wild gets tamed at the mentioning of my name
I am not here to seek success nor fame
From my mother's womb, I've already brought with me the flames
If you treat me like trash, to you i'll do the same

I am a product of peace and love
That white dove
All beauty, brains and above
Don't mistake my humility, for some stupidity

I love your child as much as you do and beyond
This relationship is beyond all bonds
Hate or love me, but of him I'll forever be fond

Dear in-laws
I bring with me my flaws
Dirt cringed onto my claws
I am not here to adapt to the New laws
I am here to love

Dear in-laws
Accept me with my impurities as one of your own
Make sure that when I'm here, I don't ever miss home
I'm not asking much. Love me like your very own
And I shall return the favour

Your's faithfully
Daughter outlaw _ orisha