The Coconut Tree
and like a shark you must keep moving forward
bare your teeth – lest mistaken for a coward
be ruthless – or you’ll drown in your sorrows
only the strong will live to fight again tomorrow
swimming through longevity for eternity – an ocean
paradise just over the horizon – an oasis beacons
an Island of treasure – wealth beneath the waves
the human condition is – to never arrive alive!
dreams do come true in life – only for the brave
life is through before it even begins – for the slave
master your own destiny – choose to be free
as the ocean wind that blows the coconut tree
Copyright © Thabang Ngoma | Year Posted 2015
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