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
Copyright © Paris Thulare | Year Posted 2019
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