kamva Eyethu Makanda Poet Lyric

Growing up

When growing up I remember being told
that I will see all when I grow old,
that I will feel both the heat and the cold.
For once in my head, I thought that would be great.
I just could not wait for that date.

I wanted to be an adult without a doubt.
I was a child, not knowing what it was all about
running out of patience waiting to finally spout.
That was the stage I could not wait to explore,
till the day I finally stepped on that door.

For a while it was good, all was perfect.
Suddenly, bit by bit I started losing respect.
Confusion began but I never thought of such an effect.
I felt old enough, became a leader of a squad
Whenever parents warned me, I would just nod.
Knowing exactly what I was doing, was inappropriate
Had my heart filled with hate

After some time, I felt uncomfortable in that RULE.
A rule of being known for bad behaviour
The load was now a bit heavier.
Wanted to change as I had lost so much in school.
THE SQUAD laughed and called me a fool.
I swayed my hand on them and focused on my name,
which I had ruined and filled with shame.

Now, even though I have left all that behind.
all I did still replays on my mind.
Could not see what I was doing though I was never blind.
For some memories I laugh and for some I cry
Because I hate growing up and only a few know why

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