jimmy manganda Poems

Born in July, precious like the silky sun,
His mother so proud for T was her first one,
She held T in her arms and whispered words in a sum,
She will protect him from all harm, for his life has begun
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I'm content with the decisions I make in my life,
My brilliance shines in my actions, not that am a genius
But I choose my words carefully to remain sane
Life's way too short to keep making enemies,
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It started like a game, like children in the park,
She spoke and he spoke and then there was that spark,
Her voice sang songs to his ears and to his heart,
He said if she was his, they would never be apart
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Troubled minds lead to troubled hearts and troubled lives,
So clear your mind and rewind and start from the top,
Choose your next words carefully as they decide the next few minutes, or hours or maybe even years
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Is light the absence of darkness; or is darkness the absence of light?
Is your will, your fortune; or is your fortune your will's insight?
Are you enclosed by the engraved mindset that limits your grip on your desires?
Turn the page and write the first chapter, for its just your efforts that are required
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I walk Africa, I talk Africa, and I feel her on the skin of my neck,
I embrace her, I adore her, she brings memories one can never forget,
I dream of her, I sing with her, and I am proud of the man I've become,
I love her and she loves me back, I live for her after it's all said and done
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Laughter, happiness, sadness, humour, emotion,
A people so colourful, so full of devotion,
My people love and care so much our hearts never hollow,
Strangers today, friends tomorrow
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I look in the mirror and I see a reflection,
Of a smiley black face because you showed me affection,
You're a winner in my eyes but never ask for any attention,
My heart smiles for you; you give me a sense of direction
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So I have walked this crazy road and got thus far,
The times have tested me to say the least,
Trials and tribulations all wrapped in a gift box and delivered to my door step,
But I choose live and not exist
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I am on the brink of an everlasting ending, the days are long,
The nights are cold; I am running on a road with no forward vision,
I see tomorrow, but fear that yesterday has forsaken me,
I love yesterday, but I must leave her behind,
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