Ilizwi

I have an undying voice keeping me up at night

It screams and demands I put up a fight

It dauntlessly desires I write my heart away

Daringly, audaciously.

I yearn to capture my feelings effortlessly,

To transform my dreams to ink, fervently

My soul cordially craves to create my thoughts unfiltered

It insists to be adhered to and bettered.

It speaks to me, "write of every sentiment

In your most raw tone, be it gallant or nonchalant."

My daredevil soul takes the test

It embarks on a journey, and colours lifeless words with zest

"Life is your canvass," my soul sings to me

And so I paint this bland life we live, as I agree.