Nailah Kanyingi Poet Rhyme

I Have a Voice

I have a voice 
But they no ears for it
I have a voice
But they no love for it

My thoughts are like ticks on a rhino's back
Only fit for the birds of the air

If only I were a river 
I would flow to my heart's desire
If only I were weed
I would wander to wherever my roots would lead

Instead, a currency of exchange I was born
With shackles the weight of boulders on my feet

I have a voice
If they will not hear me shout
They will hear me whisper 
Into their ears I will plant my freedom 
And run myself hoarse before I bow in defeat

Enough is enough
I have a voice

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Beata Agustin October 25, 2024 at 9:26 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.