what do I say to my people As the fire burns in their souls What do I say to a mother Calling for warriors At the sight of indignation Suffered by her people   Seeing her unleash her passions As the black tragedy of South Africa Tears up her very being Leaving an emptiness Filling up the depths of her soul   How can I tell her to be still Could I ask her to turn the other cheek At the injustice she has suffered When she is striving to be Striving for the dignity that is hers   When I look into her eyes Seeing a thousand stories of sadness Knowing the pain she has endured Why should I tell her to be silent Not make her pain be known   How can I ask her to put out the fire The very essence of her being How can I ask My mother, my sister, my lover To die How can I.   [Home] [About] [Contact Us] [Poetry] [My Poetry] [Featured Poem] [User Poems] [Three Poems] [Events] [Guidelines] [Legal]