Sterner Stuff by Gary Beck

Lust for power,

prestige, privilege

provides the energy

propelling the few

to outdistance many.

The urge to attain

fruits of ambition

drives seekers

to forget compassion,

ignore morality,

renounce decency

and crush whoever

gets in their way.

Endless thoughts by Collin Banda

 

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If  l should die
And you should live,
Because l could not stop for death
He kindly stopped for me,
Do not make the same mistake 
Least you end up being here with me.
Live life with a purpose,
To serve God and save humanity.
Seek pure joy and the rest will be added.
It’s so funny how all seems clear
As l look on from this place.
How l wish someone had told me
Just like l am telling you.
All is vanity.
Just like the mist in the air
It will all disappear.
Joy, love and happiness
This is the essence of life.
The place l am seems a bit quiet
And hence l took this time to write to you. 
I died and you lived,
Because l could not stop for death
He kindly stopped for me,
Do not make the same mistake 
Least we end up writing together from here.

My Rose by Njabulo Moyo

 

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By your side like an aide

I stand not because I have stood here before

I stand because you understand

I stand here…

Though my heart is in pain

I won't complain

I stand by your side

Through dry times

Winter and rain

I stand here

Inside the warmth of your heart

There is true love that I cannot fight

You are my joy through the pain

The truth in my lies

I stand here even though many have told me…

To move on

To leave

To cowardly run away

I stand here...

Here I stand

Right next to cupid

Even though like Eve your words deceive