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Sometimes I Feel Tired

Posted on August 26, 2012 By rayawambui No Comments on Sometimes I Feel Tired

We had an uprising, without a solution.
We had violent demonstrations, without a revolution.
We have an open wound that needs ablution,
and has little to do with an incomprehensible constitution.

We have selfish statues,
which stand by false statutes,
on mountains, unreachable for anyone with the right attributes.
Who have the money and the power, to
Put the media on mute about issues which affect,
Us, resolute to commute,
To find enough bread, so our babies have food.

We have zealous protectors, who run around
In white defenders, who are powerless to defend us,
from our leading
Offenders.
So before the silence ends us,
We must shout until it deafens us,
Be heard by all who try to oppress us.
Because, despite our strength in numbers.
We’re Invisible.
When Quiet.
So before we pick up our self pitty,
And try to drown in it.
Get up!

Stand up!

Get up, and do

Something… About it.

 

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Comments (0) on “Sometimes I Feel Tired”

  1. rayawambui says:
    August 26, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    My earliest linguistic and activist inspiration. My Hero, Dr. Seuss wrote:

    Unless someone like you
    cares a whole awful lot,
    nothing is going to get better.
    It’s not.

    Reply
  2. Odhiambo says:
    August 26, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    If you don’t stand up for yourself you’ll fall for anything/one else… I like the message to stand for what’s right! Nice poem 🙂

    Reply
    1. rayawambui says:
      September 6, 2012 at 7:42 am

      Thank You 🙂

      Reply

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