Rise Poem by Keitumetse Mokhohlane

Rise

South Africans;
Rise, rise oh arise!
Our country is like an unbalanced tent
The uncontrollable wind,
Wind driven by humankind,
Hatred is increasing everyday,
Trust is killed each day,
Love amongst us Africans, dead!
Where have we thrown away our peace?
Oh, it starts with a disagreement
Turns to an argument,
To end the deal, others will have to morn
Morn in tears and be left torn!
South Africa,
Rise, rise and arise!
What went wrong?
When did we become so relaxed?
So relaxed that we forget where we're coming from?
The future generations (young girls)are being killed
They're being kidnapped,
Some of their parts, get sold
What's your stand to this?
South Africa get bold!
Rise, rise, rise
Even some of our leaders, aren't leading by an example anymore!
What happened?
Answers, answers I plead
Was humanity and unity burried?
Burried with our legend, Nelson Mandela?
If not,
Rise, rise and rise up!
Our country is floating,
Floating to the deepest seas
South Africa let's rise,
Poverty can be lowered
Strive to make a change!
It shouldn't all be upon the government,
Before you judge me, I plead guilty
But, truth is a judicious choice!
Now South Africa, it's time to start our race!
What are your thoughts?
Let's rise and hold our hands,
Let us unite!
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Written by: Keitumetse Mokhahlane
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