"I am because we are," a truth profound,
In Ubuntu's philosophy, our humanity's found.
Our shared existence, interconnectedness so strong,
In unity we thrive, together we belong.
To be truly human, the first maxim shows,
Recognize others' worth, let empathy flow.
In others, our mirror, humanity reflected,
Respectful relations bloom, connections perfected.
......
I am not happy
How can I listen to what you say?
You talk about different bones
I think "why can't I laugh?"
you talk about my attitude
I ask myself "why am I here?"
You are explaining about blood
......
Severed
From gentleness
Torn apart
Into a million
Searing pieces
Whatever killed me
I killed the world in return
Despite your busyness my lovely muse
You found time to lift me out of my blues.
For my dear sweet and loving muse so fair
It is so good to know your tender care.
You were able to listen and relate
For you too had known a similar fate.
That pain and grief of many years ago
pieced my poor heart as only you could know.
......
You were there and I gazed upon your face
wanting to feel the warmth of your embrace.
My heart had been broken by some sad news
and it felt good to share it with my Muse.
You stood at the door of the office there
and stayed to hear what I wanted to share.
Listening so attentively to me
showing understanding and empathy
......
Severed
From gentleness
Torn apart
Into a million
Searing pieces
Whatever killed me
I killed the world in return
Despite your busyness my lovely muse
You found time to lift me out of my blues.
For my dear sweet and loving muse so fair
It is so good to know your tender care.
You were able to listen and relate
For you too had known a similar fate.
That pain and grief of many years ago
pieced my poor heart as only you could know.
......
You were there and I gazed upon your face
wanting to feel the warmth of your embrace.
My heart had been broken by some sad news
and it felt good to share it with my Muse.
You stood at the door of the office there
and stayed to hear what I wanted to share.
Listening so attentively to me
showing understanding and empathy
......
"I am because we are," a truth profound,
In Ubuntu's philosophy, our humanity's found.
Our shared existence, interconnectedness so strong,
In unity we thrive, together we belong.
To be truly human, the first maxim shows,
Recognize others' worth, let empathy flow.
In others, our mirror, humanity reflected,
Respectful relations bloom, connections perfected.
......
Almost withered, the lean, leafless flower
Smiles in half of twigless green
Like an aged woman
Banished from the heaven of beauty--
Smiling as a gesture to shower, in vain,
The sprinkles of youthfulness of expired skin,
Rusting in ageing bony pits
As if left in lurch like an exploded balloon!
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