i want to live
the african way
though clouds obscure
and rain is sure
unshaken
i want to wait
the african way
though questions loom
and come what may
unfrazzled
i want to pray
the african way
though answers tarry
and words be few
undoubting
i want to dance
the african way
though others watch
and music's off
uncensored
i want to hope
the african way
though plans unravel
disaster threatens
undaunted
i want to die
the african way
though years be short
with troubles fraught
unfearful
© labujamra
