Fathima Dawood Poet Free verse

I Am the Future

I am the future of this noble land
I look out for you to seek my hand
Although I am young I have ambitions and strengths
For I am the future you must understand
 
I acknowledge my predecessors, the heroes and souls
Who lost their lives in this struggle to uphold?
The many brave men and women who vied with racism
And followed their heart and altered all perception
 
Equality reigns supreme, no matter your hue
Past sins forgiven, success long overdue
I look to the sun and see it wink back
Confident am I that I am on the right track
 
Solitary winds envelop and succumb
Looking at my lands beauty I grow numb
I strive for success, happiness and fame
For I am the future, the youth by name

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Sam Sai January 1, 2020 at 4:54 AM Wow mam. This is excellent. ?.

Jannie Breedt November 27, 2016 at 1:53 AM I noticed this poem has been visited by 1165 people so far . Where are their comments? Anyway the topic grips the imagination and your vision of the country is upbeat. Mine is not though. Its a mess out there. We need a positive outlook like yours. Fathima Dawood November 29, 2016 at 9:02 AM Thank you for your kind words... They are much appreciated. My view, however, has somewhat changed since writing this poem 8 years ago Jannie, take care, Fathima