BeyondBoundz

If I Cry

If I cry, it must speak deep words
Of challenges faced, and pains endured
Tears shed for loved ones who betrayed
And friends who forgot the help I rendered

It must speak of helpers who sought to control
And family members who stabbed me in the back
Of people I assisted, yet laughed at me behind
And friends who killed my spirit with their neglect

It must speak of fathers and mothers who surprised me
With their cruelty, and relatives who misconstrued me
Of people who refused to patronize me
And those who sought favours in return for their help

It must speak of persons consumed by envy and hate
Who stopped my blessings out of jealousy and spite
Of two-faced humans who destroyed my trust
And evil doers who brought darkness to my life

It must speak of fake ministers who preached false gospels
And fraudsters who manipulated me with their lies
Of liars who deceived me with their sweet tongues
And manipulators who used me for their gain

It must speak of politicians who deceived us
With promises of good governance, but delivered none
Of teachers who didn't practice what they preached
And leaders who betrayed our trust, and failed to lead

It must speak of ladies who stole our money
And men who killed innocent people to get rich quickly
Of those who took advantage of our kindness
And left us with scars that won't easily heal

It must speak of men who stole our common patrimony
For personal aggrandizement, and selfish glory
Men who influenced the system to favour
Themselves, and turned the wheel of progress against us

It must speak of men who knew our talents
Yet wouldn't let us shine, and did all to ensure
Our gifts weren't appreciated, nor recognized
And suppressed our potential, with their envy and spite

If I cry, it must speak deep words
Of the pain and suffering I endured
Of the challenges I faced, and the tears I shed
Of the betrayals, and the hurt I've known

But it must also speak of hope and resilience
Of the strength I found, and the courage I've shown
Of the lessons learned, and the wisdom gained
Of the power of forgiveness, and the love that remains

If I cry, it must speak deep words
That will cause deep thoughts, and stir the soul
That will bring healing, and restore the heart
And bring hope to those who have lost their way.

I wrote this:
Thespian Kokoette Inyangudo