Oh My Africa

By Parizo Van Thulare what have we done this time ? What happened to together as one ? Why us? Why now ? I thought what we had back in the ages was through I thought that blood which was shed back was dew When I heard of the rainbow nation I was moody and glowing When I heard of color making combination I knew things would come smoothly It felt so nice Seeing those of my kind so bloomy Continents from the South bowed to us Those from the north started sharing with us They knew we were peace makers The knew we were good neighbors But now Things have gone south Weapons are used like spoons Wearing down every street like troops With sound blocking my ears That smell of a man burning makes me cry I felt useless looking at the screen of my Aunt's television Asking why men are in collusion Why chasing one with such hatred ? Whilst u know that when it rages ,it destroys hundreds Why calling one with words that are sour ? Whilst we thought you are the one with honour I dreamt of waking up in the middle of Zambezi one day I slept picturing the beauty of Victoria Falls today But how will I go there ? If its residents are being bullied in my home How will I see such beauty Whilst guns are rattling next door ?? Ohh! Lord of mercy The father of billions and trillions Please come and deliver us from evil Save us from varnishing Please protect my Africa