Yes, it is the March 1, 2011... Nothing much to say about the passing of time. March is my birth month so it is that time of the year I start adding up the higher numbers. Off the calendar, but still on the lotto ticket! Time to get ready for Lent. What to give up, reflect on what to change...
diversity -- late night reality
A throwback gene
The theme of the late-night movie… Skin
A little girl… woman
Trapped
White
Is not black
It looks black
But
It is not black
Black is coloured
And coloured is not black
Am I
Through Skin
By my appearance
Defined
Nina Simone sings about it
Desmond Tutu preaches about it
Nelson Mandela almost sacrificed his life for it
Freedom
From the labels of our hair and skin
Protected by our diversity
Every human being
Facing daily adversity
Perceptions
The greatest of which
Most
Seldom bothered
By the race question’s itch
Throwback genes
Gives me the instinct
To move my hips
Twist my hair
Eat with my hands
Sit on the floor
Stand in awe of the sun and moon
Love the deep intensity of yellow and red
Worship Spring’s innocence
Spice and meat on an open fire
Communion with others
Sharing laughter and life even with a stranger
Diversity my contribution
In open defiance
Constantly cherishing
My ancestor’s gifts
By Simone Noemdoe, 1 March 2011
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