I Was Told Poem by Musa Ndhlovu

I was told about the pride of a man who
Lived a life so free from evil, yet died.
The sun and mountains mound his death;
That was when they realized that he was
Who he said he was. I tell you, I was told.

I was told about the brave men who
Lived their life with sacrifice, yet died.
The elders and nations recall their death;
That proves to me today that this men
Striven for freedom. I tell you, I was told

I was told about the great woman who
Woke up every night praying, yet died.
Some women still stick to that tradition;
That explains why they are called the
Women of strength. I tell you, I was told.

I was told about the gossiping woman who
Knew all the news in the village, yet died.
Some women still follow her footsteps today;
That shows me that, it is gossip that will
Follow them till death. I tell you, I was told.

I was told about the three hijackers who
Stole, killed and destroyed, yet died.
Their offspring are still found in the streets;
That brings fear to many out there at
Night in the streets. I tell you, I was told.

I was told about the small smart poet who
Wrote about anything he knew, yet dead.
Many read his writing even today they do;
That taught me souls not to give up in
The things I love. I tell you, I was told.

I was told about a faithful great saint who
Preached about the resurrection of the dead.
Many people believed and some people do;
That gave hope to everyone that day that
The lost will be found. I tell you, I was told.