deny as we might,
the urge for death remains,
at once a fear
and a salvation.
if we know our actions
will lead to darkness,
are we obligated to avoid
the gun
the trap
the poison
someone else has planned for us?
and what about the way,
the noble cross, so exalted in our churches,
twelve stations to explore
the way to death?
if we know the path means
death, are we obligated to avoid
the occasion, submitting to the plan
only out of death-wishing,
a Christ-like suicide?
Still Living on my Feet is the follow up to Tichaona Chinyelu’s first book, In the Whirlwind, which was rooted in a sense of hard-hitting revolutionary black love. However, in this sophomore effort, Tichaona brings the revolutionary essence from deep
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Happy Easter!
Love,
Eileen
this is outstanding poetry and questions
enjoyed this much
thought-provoking!!
Love from India - Joel -
Love Tinka