Thabile Nhlapo Poems

For the first time I listened to your word
Every line waving at me like a light house
Trying to direct my SOUL to the path of LIFE. 
I turned from you and focused on acts of the flesh
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I Wake up to the beautifully peeping sunray flashing at my face.
Birds chirp harmoniously in the background
Greeted by the fresh smell of coffee hubby is brewing
I watch hubby get dressed, pats me with a forehead kiss before jetting off to provide for us.
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I was given a white ticket to life
I used it to paint my world
The colour of my experiences
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You wonder why
But it is all because of you
In my heart your name remains engraved
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Seeking the rare and unique it suddenly becomes apparent
All Is rare and unique....just look within
All started with unique ideas and to popular sites
Wonders of the world
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I need you.... I need you
All that you are is but just a passing shadow
An illusion from all the broken memories
Playing a chorus behind every unsung hymn
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'Well they tell us one thing and do another'
A drunk friend cheers on....PREACH
Am not going to church,
These people are liars
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I wake up to the squeaky tunes of her broken voice singing for forgiveness
I add my note to the melody as I become a spectator
I wish this sight of Ma getting beaten didn't pain me
She does after-all enjoy it or why else would ma stay with him?
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