It could be me walking alone in dangerous places
It could be me driving my own car one day
It could be me breathing my last breath in a hospital
It could be me being in charge of the country
But I am glad it is not me ...
But it could be me.
It could be me in great battles around the world
It could be me having to kill someone because of money and hatred
It could be me ...
It could be me.
It could be me walking side by side with drug dealers, having more enemies than friends
It could be me having to face long sentences in jail
It could be me who has to cry every time things go wrong
It could be me having to support children without any fathers
But ...
I am glad it is not me ...
But it could be me.
-Anelisiwe Magalela
Anelisiwe! This poem bespeaks non-judgment, imagination, and gratitude. What a dynamic combination! Your gift with words inspires me. You are good at getting real life down on paper. Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteheya nely great poem realy inspiring
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