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Friday 21 March 2014

BIRTHDAY TWINS (dedicated to Donna and Tumelo)

On this day, years ago
She was soaking in sweat,
All her muscles contracted,
And her voice box torn apart
As she delivered two soldiers
To fight for her wellbeing.

She knew how hard it would be,
How exhausting and painful it is.
But she believed that the soldiers
Won the battle just before it started.
So she was not really worried
About the war zone ahead.

The two soldiers had things in common
Though their genders were different,
Without any offence.
I’d sometimes regard them as one gender,
For their powerful thoughts, passion 
And strength to conquer the impossible.

They fought for one another,
During good and bad times,
They stood by each other’s side,
Wiped each other’s tears.
What more can they demand?
                                                               
Woo asa reng shatee wa duma,
O duma baga Mokaila ge
Ba godishitse, thari e atile.
Are thabeng le bona,
Re nyakalle ebe shebeshebe.
Mashole a fentse ntwa ya moya.

Birthday twins, yes they are.
Beautiful creatures that I adore,
Though, no homo to the other  one.
I wish them a happy birthday
And advice them to take care.
Know their responsibilities before
Attempting to practice their rights.



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