I DIDN'T STOP THEM

I received their hate-texts, 
heard their hate-speeches, 
and their "anti-them" war cries 
Their "they don't belong here" 
and "this land is ours" talks..

But I didn't stop them! 

I heard them talk behind their backs, 
plotting and planning to chase them away
Not gently but by force where necessary
Get them going by any means - 
on foot, donkey-cart or the back of cargo trucks

But I didn't stop them!

I saw them chase them 
from their homes and their farms 
Robbing them of their property and of their land
But perhaps most traumatizing and devastating
Was robbing them of their peace of mind


But I didn't stop them!

I saw them raise their machetes
Even saw arrows,
I saw them carry kerosene, 
matchsticks, torches
Arson was their agenda

But I didn't stop them!

I may not have joined them
But I might as well have,
Evil prevailed
Because this so-called "good man" 
did nothing, didn't even say anything!

But now I'm guilty of another crime
Forgetting them that I did not defend
Blood stained hands masked by time
Another case of out of sight of mind
I didn't stop them then
And I'm not helping the affected now!

But I will or at least try to
Speak up and help now!
And for my part then
I am sorry now!
What I let happen back then
I can't let happen again now
or ever!

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke

Until the "leaders" take responsibility for their role in the 2007/2008 PEV, I have no reason to
take them seriously! We all have to take responsibility! And not just take responsibility in word but also
in deed!

WHERE DID IT GO?

Where did it go?

The honor of being called a friend,

The warmth of a hug
The sweetness of a kiss
The tenderness of a touch
The beauty of a smile
The genuine handshake

The wealth in meaning of endearment words

Where did it go?

The wonder of discovery
The desire for invention 

And the curiosity for innovation

Where did it go?

The esteem we accorded virtues like trust & respect

The parenting that taught & was a guide
The sanctity of marriage

Where did it go?

The responsibility to self and others

The voice that spoke against society's ills
The will & resolve that backed up the voice to change the society

Where did it go?

The reverence of deity

The repulsion towards sin and evil

The line between right and wrong

Where did it go?

'cause I'm looking ..

MAMA DON'T CRY

Mama don't cry
In bringing me to this earth
I heard you in pain
And it broke my fragile little heart
I just couldn't hold it back
Cry back I did ...

So Mama Don't Cry

I saw you break your back
For my sake
Denied yourself many smiles
Just so I could afford one
Secretly sobbed and wept
Mama , I heard you ..
And I cried too

Mama Don't Cry

I can't stand seeing you in pain
Yet you are still trying to shield me from life's pain,
Forcing a smile through your own pain ...
Speechlessly asking me not to worry
You say you fear that I'll abandon you
But how could I?
How can I when you never abandoned me?

Mama Don't Cry

I will never abandon you
'Cause I treasure you
I will never leave you
'Cause I'd be lost if it were not for you
I will never
'Cause I love you!

Mama Don't Cry.