Weave with me - a lyric of peace,
Let's make a fine linen
of hope for the night
plagued by racism.
Blood is thicker than water -
why let the depth
of the ocean cut
the cord of our existence?
The heart pumps blood -
Who is here with no heart?
Weave with me - a race
of new breeds,
The lineage of true humans,
Where the color loses
its power and our heart
gets lost in love for one another.
We are bound by a thread; neither the race nor the color
of our skin can cut,
It's the truth
of our being.
Weave with me;
Let's co-create an antidote for the dying world, and
midwife the world of our deepest longing,
We are healers - let the world die not in our hands.
We are Watchmen,
The tower of the world's security.
"Ubuntu - I am because of who we are...”
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This poem embodies the spirit of Ubuntu, an African philosophy emphasizing communal unity, reflecting on the need for a collective effort to weave a fabric of peace and hope in a world marred by racism. It challenges the divisions caused by race and color, suggesting that such differences are superficial compared to our shared humanity and the universal experience of having a heart. The poet calls for a new race of humans who transcend these divisions, where love overpowers prejudice, and our shared human essence binds us more strongly than any physical difference could separate us. Through a metaphorical appeal to weave together a linen of hope, the poem advocates for creating a world rooted in the principles of love, unity, and mutual respect. It underscores the notion that we are all connected, suggesting that our survival and flourishing are deeply interdependent. The poet envisions a world where the concept of Ubuntu is lived out fully, fostering a global community where the well-being of each individual is tied to the well-being of all, making us all watchmen for the world's security and healers for its ailments, holding the power to transform our collective existence.
This is UBUNTU!
Written By
Yemi LAWAL
Yemi LAWAL is a third year student of the University of Ibadan. He is a passionate poet, with a deep love for every artistic work. He sees poetry as an extension of his identity, and his work is most of the time inspired by personal experiences. He is an award winner and many recognitions through his poetry. Yemi LAWAL is also an avid film lover, finding inspiration in the stories told through cinema. And when he is not writing or watching movies, you can often find him taking peaceful walks in the park, absorbing the beauty of nature or telling stories with photography. With his creativity and love of the arts, Yemi is truly a unique individual, whose voice deserves to be heard.
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