Child of Africa

My brother and I once lived together as one
But life was bad for me back then
You see, he’s white while I’m not
But, these are all rules set but mortal men
And I’ve often wondered why they said such thing,
Things that really hurt me deep inside,
While they pretended they were kings.
Now I’ve come to realize that they lied
Because we are all equal
And even though our skins don’t match
Everybody should be entitled to follow his own will
But if I said this, the jail door behind me they’d latch!

Now, I know these words may not mean a lot
But the truth is, they all I’ve still got.

Brotherhood among us

Can’t we all come and meet each other
And no matter what colour we may be
Be able to show we love one another
And then together we’ll stand, you and me
The leaders of Tomorrow,
Planning for what is to come
Otherwise there will be lots of needless sorrow
Over killing which are quite dumb.

So come closer now and grab my hand
And we’ll accept each other as brothers
And then together we’ll be able to stand
To show our Father and Mothers
We want to plan for a common future
No matter what our race, colour or culture.

Why??

“Look at me my white brothers
Come closer to me
And show you care about the others
By letting us all live free”

This request may sound funny
But you all are enjoying your lives
While we struggle for money
So we can feed our children and wives

Now I know what the laws are
But they are really quite unfair
And so if you’ll lift the colour Bar
It will prove you really care.

So now that you’ve heard my cry
Go home and ask yourselves; Why?

Something Read – Something Said!

I always wanted to be a writer
And this is something I’ll be I’m sure
But the problem is what to write about
So people will sit up and take head.

That is why I wish my skin was whiter
So people will stop thinking they are more pure
Because they are wrong have no doubt
As we were all created equal
And that’s why I wrote this poem:
So everyone the truth can read!

A Fleeting moment of Happiness

Tonight I got peace in my soul,
A song in my heart
And a smile on my lips
All because I know once more what it is to love.

I’ve always said this feeling is not for me
I believe that loving was not possible
Because I never found someone
But now I have,
And it’s you I know I love!

Unexpected Love

What hit me?
This night of the 22nd I won’t forget
‘Cause something really special happened
As our hearts (and bodies) eventually met.

I know I promised to forget
And tomorrow will be just another normal day
But inside me, my heart will be going wild
And I’ve never ever had it feel this way.

Why weren’t we willing to accept it?
Others saw it before we did
While we always joked about it
But only ourselves it seems we were trying to kid

Now, whatever happens between us
I hope we give it a chance to work
Otherwise we’ll both end up sad
While in our hearts this love will lurk.
Tonight I’m not going to be able to sleep
And if I do, I’ll dream of you
Because tonight you and I said those three magic words
‘I Love You’

Valentine ‘89

Last night I promised you a poem
So now read this and think of me
And you might not have believed my words
But can now these feelings on paper see

It all started at registration
When you came in all dressed in pink
I nearly felt of my chain right then
Cause at the sight of my heart started to sink.
(Just don’t ask why, O.K?)

Yesterday was lots of fun
I enjoy walking with you through town;
Even though I talked too much
And continuously acted like a clown.

But this is because you intrigue me
As its not often I meet a girl I admire
A girl who knows what she wants
And from responsibility never tire.
This poem is starting to sound real weird
And that’s like my feeling towards you too
And my heart is going wild
Because I know I like you!

Friends

For what we are to receive, dear Lord
Make us truly doubly Thankful.

Friends in times of need
Who prove they are friends in deed,
In times of heart-ache
Our days to make,
When tears may fall
Or laughter won’t come at all
They’ll stand you by
Never letting you lay down and die
That’s what being friends is all about,
This is stated without any doubt
‘Cause True Friends are Friends Forever!

No More

What am I living for
I’ve no reason to live no more!

I use to manage
Now no more

I live on the edge
Now no more

I thought you really loved me

Now
No
More!

Reality

Life used to be lonely and dreary
Then you came into it;
It was fun.
Then it
Ended.

Now it’s lonely and dreamy again
‘Cause I’m without you
living on my dreams
losing touch of
reality

The Blues

What Now?
Nothing
Where too?
Nowhere.
With whom?
No – one
Why?
Don’t know.
Will I accept this?
Why not!

Wander Lust

What makes me so restless
Causes me to search
Looking, never finding
Continuing on this lonely path
Without ever getting rest,
Peace of mind?

I always blame others for this
Yet I know it seems from inside
Deep in my soul,
This search for something
Never minding the pain,
The pain I cause others.

I want answers,
Answers to questions not yet asked;
I want truth,
So I know how to lie;
I want knowledge
Knowledge to impress others with;

I want fame,
Yet standing in a cocoon of privacy;
I want things
Yet I never give to anyone,
Yes all this I want, and more
Yet none are what I seek;
So I will always have to keep searching.

Secrets

The words of songs run through my head
Scenes, flashes from the past
Remembering me of what I’ve lost
What I’ll never regain;
Lost forever.

I’m always this way when I’m lonely
Thinking back – about the two of us
What we used to dream of
What we will never achieve;
Not together.

True love was supposed to be forever
Yet it seems to be a force
As it only remains in me
You have already forgotten;
Our paradise.

Now I weep when I’m alone at night
Thinking on the past we used to share
Wishing I could have it back
Treasuring thoughts from the past,
Loving memories.

Maybe my secret dream will one-day be true
And you and I will be one
Sharing, regretting time lost
Going forth in life;
As one.

Captives of Freedom

High above the earth he soars
Alighting here, then there
Never still
He is free,
Can come and go when he wishes
He is King of the sky,
He is an eagle.

I too, feel akin to him
Never stopping, never still
Moving forth
Always free
Coming and going as I wish
Living out a lie
Pretending to live

Yet both of us are wrong
We are captives of freedom
We are caught by it
Longing for it,
Thirsting,
Never getting enough.

Yes mighty bird,
You and I are kin
Captives of freedom
Captives of life
Always free
Yet never!

Freedom Flight

An eagle soars the sky,
Floating high above the earth,
He looks down on tiny specks of life
He knows not what they think,
Cares not!
Cause he is free.

Yet in life all this is a lie
For even from our birth
We are living lives filled with strife
Caring only for ourselves
Never others
All wishing to be free.

But all of you I’ll defy
As I too am free
Soaring
Never captive
Yet, one – day I’ll be no more –
And who’ll remember?

Memories

Your beauty never ceases to amaze me
And I know now I never deserved your love
But I’m thankful for what we had
And everyday I thank the one above
For loving memories we share!

Chorus
Oh these wonderful memories we share
Of so many fun times we had
Times when we were totally bare
Even though we weren’t really “Bad”
Oh memories can’t you stop eating at me
And just please, please leave me be!

Do you member the times…
We promised each other we’d get wed?
That we fell asleep in each other arms?
And meant every word we said
When we said “I love you!”?

How many times didn’t I promise you the world?
Promise to forget your (and my) past?
Promise to love you forever and ever?
At least I’ve kept the last
And I promise I always will!

Repeat chorus

Are these memories a blessing or a curse?
I don’t know! But they are things I’ll
Always in my heart nurse!

Wanting you Again (My love for you still lives)

I feel so sad these days
When I sit and think of what we had
And I wish things I could change
So they wouldn’t turn out so bad!
But this is a useless hope
As you found someone new
And without you I’ll just have to cope!

I’m trying real hard to forget you;
To think just about what lies ahead
But all I do is revert to memories
When I lay myself down on my bed.
“Memories of wonderful times we spent
When everything was happy
And every loving word we meant”.

You once wrote down the words of a song,
And I like to think you meant what you said
When you wrote “I just can’t stop loving you!”
‘Cause these are words that stuck in my head
As these words for me are true!
Now it seems you’ve forgotten me
And that kind of makes me feel blue.

So many things have happened in between
That I wonder what is still to come –
Whether things will work out for us
Or whether our feelings for each other
Will just go numb.
I’m hoping it won’t end that way:
So if you find someone else to love
Please forgive me for these things I say.

I’m wondering whether I should give you these verses
Or just keep them for me alone to see –
But that wouldn’t be right
As it would just remind me of the hurt inside of me!
I don’t know what I write
But I have to do something
As I just can’t sleep tonight.

Please don’t think I’m forcing you to do
Anything
As I’m willing to be a patient guy
So take your time deciding whether you want me back
Or if you’d rather to me say good-buy.
I hope your choice is not the latter
‘Cause if you choose the first
I’ll definitely start to feel better!

So no matter what you decide
Just remember this Collette:
I’ll always be ready and waiting for you
And that’s something on which you can bet!
Now as I end this poem
I’d like to end this with a special wish:
“I hope that one – day we can set up home!”

Missing you!

You mean a lot to me
And I know its now too late to see
But I still wish these words I did utter
Instead of always “nothing” mutter
As to me you are lost
Even though I still want you back!
(No matter what the cost:
As in Love I’ll make up for the money I lack.)

Being with you

I remember the first time we met
And now I’m really happy we did
Even though I acted like a real wet;
Which you probably didn’t even notice
‘Cause you were laughing too much.

Chorus
Your laugh is something I enjoy hearing
As it makes me think you’re happy –
And that’s makes my heart want to sing
As it is me making you laugh.

Now I’m sleeping out a lot
And my Dad has spoken to me about it
But I don’t mind as it’s you I got
And that’s the most important thing
As I care about you!

Incomprehensible Poem - By: A Broken Heart

Its been a long time sine I wrote something decent
Something out of my heart that is really meant
And this is because my heart was too sore
But now I’ve found out that to life there is more
More than just loving you

You did the same as the others
And I hate all girls for being mothers!

Now I feel heart healing
As Cupido to me a new hand is dealing
In the form of another Heart –breaker!

But all of those who broke my heart
You were the only one about who I didn’t get smart
So revel in the fact that you’ve won
And I’ll worry about what you done
As you girls are all the same!