No Opologies

I make no apologies

I am natures child
 
Risen from the dust
 
Only to return when I die
 
I make no apologies
 
That I sauntered when you tried
 
But I lauded the accomplishments you derived
 
I make no apologies 

That from the spring of my youth
 
I have grown old, learning the truth
 
I make no apologies
 
Though tears I cry
 
Of a fading love about to die
 
I rode your waves,I explored your oceans
 
But I was sunk with loveless emotions  
 
I make no apologies 

For taking flight
 
Leaving the darkness
 
Seeking the light
 
I make no apologies
 
For the colour of my skin
 
My big brown eyes, my stubbled chin
 
So formed and blessed with African ways 

Glowing brighter on sunny days.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/8/2013 2:06:00 PM
Robert :-) your poem has been a wonderful write to find on the soups front page... '"Congratulations"" with your awesome featured poem of the week... always~ LINDA
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Date: 12/20/2012 1:12:00 AM
Beautiful write Robert! To live life with no regrets as to who you are and the actions you take is what many aspire to. You've brought out the theme very well and the lesson is clear - live your life. You are who you are. Very well penned!
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