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I am more than that!


 

 

 I AM MORE THAN THAT!

                                     In their eyes, I am a young woman

                                            A black African woman,

                                        An afterthought, a second class

                                              With an identity crisis

                                   From the periphery, from the margins but,

                                                  I am more than that!

 

                                      In their perception, I am ordinary

                                     Very simple and shadowy character

                                                  I have a horsy voice

                                                   I am not cool but,

                                                 I am more than that!

 

                                                 I am immeasurable

                                          Unstoppable and unlimited

                                                  Praise is my title

                                             My pride is my value

                                      I am a woman of great valour,

                                     Strong with a supreme character

 

                                     In their eyes, I am Deborah but,

                                             I am more than that!

                                      I am a messenger of change!

                                            I am transforming

                                  I am likened to Eve a sinner but,

                                           I am more than that

                         I am a helper in creation, I am purposeful!

 

                                In their context, I am Pricilla but,

                                  Look at me, I preach in deeds

                                           I preach in writing

                                      I am a woman of action!

 

                                             My face is pale,

                                       They dismiss my ideas

                              I appear a hidden and not a heroin

                              I succumb in an unjust society but,

                                   I am energetic I am brilliant!

 

                                       I am just a woman but,

                                         I am more than that

                                          I am responsible

                    I am a woman born with unidentified complexion

                               A woman in a dark continent but,

                           I take care of that skin and bring light

                                                  In darkness

                              I am worthy, I am, a game changer!

 

                              I am a woman from the margins but,

                                              I am strong!

                               I am the second hidden Hannah,

                                  With an unheard cry prayer

                               Behind all this effort are hidden tears

                                     Behind this writing is a voice

                             Coming out soon from me because,

 

                                       I am more than that!

Lindiwe Princess Maseko

 

 

 

 

 

 

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