Sometimes I Dream

sometimes i dream 
of things that seem unnessesary
things i wish i had
and my heart pains at the joy i think..
i will posses if i acquire these
my mentality blinding that which i can really see
and my stubborn mind refusing to believe it
my purpose is fuelled by hope
the undying passion i have to succed
and the hunger to make my point clear
my endurance..my hope
i cannae give in
for this is my LIFE
my reason for existence
the centre of what i am
i  refuse to believe i am free
for i AM trapped by who i am
enclosed by who i want to be
but not even free to become that
i refuse to say i am lucky
for i AM blessed
i disagree with those who shout i am lazy
for i have worked hard
i willnot recognize the  existence of my family for i cleary have none
my tears of sorrow
mean NOTHING to them
my endeavor
is just a tale told by all idiots such as i
they fit in,where they benefit
i shallnot say..i am perfect
or my life is, its not
i willnot fool myself to think..
i have friends i have mere acquantances
i cannot ignore the fact that i HAVE cried..
for i have tasted my own tears
i have felt pain
for my heart has ached
but BEST of all, i have laughed
i know the pleasure of joy
the fond presence of pride has accompanied me..
all my life
but the misery of life
and its challenges has always overshadowed it
i have learnt not to let pain rule my life
society might not care
i do....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ditshwele Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 7:37 AM
a gereat piece of writing, you took your heart out and smeared it on paper!!!! i like very much where it says ' i refuse to say am lucky for i am blessed' great keep it up.
Mogotsi Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 8:59 AM
thank you for taking time to read and comment on my poetry! :)
Chircop Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 9:00 AM
never let e pain rule your life and never let anyone make you believe you are lazy,i lovethis verse---my reason of existence,the centre of who i am-strong verse,im enjoying your writes--Charma
Sk Avatar
September 17, 2009 at 8:52 AM
I enjoyed your poem today...Hope you find peace
Guzzi Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 9:03 AM
fueled/succeed/center/it's..as in it is/acquaintances/ OK there's your spell check! BIG HUG! Excellent content in this verse...a good self search..it would have a very profiund universal appeal if you did not use "I"...and worked in the present tense. Check soup mail for example! Light & Love PS I speak not a word of your countries native language YOU are very brave!
Brown Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Tumelo. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
Shahwan Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Good poetry. All the best.
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