Dunes of June

Leaving no trace of steps taken by those who dare chase their dreams
An unforgiving extreme of frozen Europa and charred, dried streams
A meandering maze of an ever-changing, ever-moving landscape
A manifestation once entered, none can dare escape

Memories carried on a breeze from distant land and seas
Sad goodbyes to vibrancies of land once fertile with possibilities
A nation born from beaming a light of hope thorough a prism
Now harming a tune of gloom like the prophet of doom

A sprout in the shade of a stone from a dormant seed
A sleeping giant poised to give rise to an ever-green forest
Like miracle dewdrops in the midst of a drought
Prosper and unite into rivers that flow with might
 
Beware the scorpions buried like landmines in the sand
Unstep the old flag and not to step onto quicksand
Take stock at the summit lest you go around in circles
Remember the 176 back in ’76 and strive for success
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Carter Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 7:38 AM
Congrats on your win great write!
Ngoma Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Hi Lee...thank you, I wrote this as a South African youth for South African youth...rgds, Tbang
A   Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 1:55 AM
Thbang, Congrats on your Any Old Poem #8 win. Always ~LINDA~
Ngoma Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 4:23 PM
Hi Linda...really appreciate you congradulating me on one of my personal favorites...rgds, Tbang
A  Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 1:18 AM
Thabang, Congratulations, on your awesome win. SKAT
Ngoma Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 9:08 AM
Hi Skatie...Thank you so much, personally, this is one of my favourite poems...was inspired by South African Youth of '76 cheers, Tbang
Schneiter Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 4:27 PM
There are some wonderful lines in this poem, such as "A sprout in the shade of a stone from a dormant seed." That shows a high level of creativity (wish I had thought of it). Nice work, Thabang!
Ngoma Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 5:54 PM
Hi Paul..thank Sir, for your reading with interest and positive feedback, much appreciated...rgds, Thabang
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace