Tuesday, June 22, 2010

In vain

I fear saying what I feel aloud
What is said may be so
But that which is contemplated
Was never meant to be

When a coloured man rises to fight
His fellowmen see inspiration
Others, dissent
Was he just melancholy with God that the night is unaware, obscure

If I walk into a sunset
Would you feel pity
For my ambling steps, the dejected march
Or would you get on the other side and see a smile, the sun shining on my face

Will courage finally hold my hand
Or will I be like those countless heroes
That led revolutions because they couldn't lead their destiny
Those byronic villains that lived in vain.

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