Never Give Up

No matter what circumstances, but be proud.
Faith is the main of them all, 
Let them talk what they want,
But never give them what they want.

Having nothing is not a threat,
But it is the strength.
Never be afraid of looking at it, 
But be afraid of possessing it.

They say background does not determine destiny,
But you do, determine your destiny.
Do not deny being poor,
Demand to be rich , but in love.

Okuhlula amadoda kuyabikwa,
Never let your thoughts to kill you,
Because indoda ayikhali.
Try to share your story with them.

Never let oppressors to ruin your reputation,
But let them to build your inspiration.
You could be ugly in transformation,
But you are better in reflection.

More than million words that could
determine your background,
But not more than ten words that could
determine your future.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Milgate Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 10:22 PM
Reading the poet's story in poetry will be an interesting and inspiring experience.
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July 30, 2018 at 10:51 AM
This poet inspires me.....He deserves an award or his poems must be published as soon as possible to promote his spirit of writing so that we will get more inspiration from this poet, I have noticed that he can change my life with this.....Thanks
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July 30, 2018 at 7:03 AM
This poet inspires me...he is the one of the best poet...it is the first time to see Xhosa language mixed with english to produce such an excellent thing...he need a sponsor by the way to promote his work..
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July 30, 2018 at 6:01 AM
It is very very incredible, this poet need a reward or his poems need to be published soon as possible before he lose faith
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