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Untitled by Nicolas Kyalangalilwa

She said "life has to be lived
Before we can know what it is."
But I wanted to question that brain
"Why understand what isn't?"    

I did not open my little mouth
Fearing that an easy answer
Would change things forever
Don't we need a bit of wrought mysteries to live?

So I said yes to all her words
Hoping that one day I would understand
What life is finally after I have lived it
Then would have to tell no one what I understood!   

Isn't it wise?   

"Life has to be lived
Before we can understand what it is"
She had said

Untitled by Nicolas Kyalangalilwa

The sun will rise from the East
But I would have learnt from you
No other words than those describing
Life without race, face without color, age or tribe links    

A little and weak flower had spring out
In that jungle where her folks had been breed
She was beautiful, graceful full of innocence
Even as the wind of destiny blew and grew rougher    

Weak and without defense nor protection
She was taken by this raging storm into a different world
Was she fearful? Did she cry? Did she will all that?
Her fate led her on that junction with my little path    

And as my heart opened to the depth of her soul
Light shone in the middle of her night
When from an empty word so commonly used
Love became more to me than just a concept, a name: Anele  

On a sunny day of a winter season we met
The hills of Kwazulu Natal hosted this unforgettable event
Two souls coming together, two stars, two cosmic beings
The scene was beyond imagination as depth met with depth    

Had we known each other for eternity?
Our mind and soul wouldn't have bonded with such easiness
Despite the age, language, cultural barriers
Anele: I call you my eye opener,    

Within yours eyes shines the spirit of life
Yet your body betrays such commitment.
I sat to contemplate this wonderful scene
My eyes opened to the truth of your being    

Thank you for the radiant smile little girl
The joyful giggles you made warmed my heart
Your calmness and playfulness freed my spirit
I owe to you the love and desire of life I now have