Those who rebelled against the Light Scattered themselves around the earth Man began to worship these dissidents Brother fighting brother In the names of the lesser gods The Light in man's heart fades Anger laces his words Once sweetened with humanity The gods sit back and watch They are home Playing man like a puppet … Continue reading The Lesser Gods
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Kun Fayakun
you asked me what i am
I found it not in the east …
I found it not in the east, nor towards the west North and south, I came without Losing hope Retreating inward There it was In all its splendour And ... I finally face my qibla ** **Qibla is the direction one faces while praying
Beyond The Ballot Box
Beyond The Ballot Box Heed the turn of tide, pursuing our people’s pride Frustration of a nation, now seeking salvation No compromise! we paid a painful price Communities collide; factions of faith, tattered by tribe Archaic affiliations, pawns of politicians Inequities ignite; restore our rights! Enough heard! your sugarcoated words We have watched you turn, … Continue reading Beyond The Ballot Box
I Am Me
I Am Me I am me I could have been you Or him Or her But I am not I am me I can make me I can break me You will never touch me I am me Winning is mine When I fail it is me This world is mine The space in between … Continue reading I Am Me
You Look Like Me
You Look Like Me Your smile glows like mine Tears drop when we’re crying Hunger hurts me and you Yet hope fills us anew Perhaps our names differ But your words seem familiar The same struggles we face As our pay vanishes with no trace The soil feeds us together Both of us wary of … Continue reading You Look Like Me
The Shadows Reveal
The Shadows Reveal Gathering the insignificant You call for loyalty Plead calm, also unity The shadows reveal Incitement brewed in the hood Congregating sleepily with colleagues Each week you scream A voice for the voiceless The shadows reveal Your pockets laden to the brim “Live with dignity Sanitation and security” So you light their candles … Continue reading The Shadows Reveal
Diplomacy Today
Diplomacy Today Today yesterday tomorrow Diplomacy is was will be hollow Say it like it is Whats with the "excuse me please?" Do you, in the boxing match Hold back the power of your punch? Or do you fail To fully exhale? Coat words with honey? No! Claim back your money! Is the smell of … Continue reading Diplomacy Today
SONYA KASSAM 