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Guest Post: Zayd Fredericks
Revert to Islam – 33 year-old aspiring poet, living in Grassy Park (Cape Town) full time recruitment officer at Nedbank. Born in a very strict Catholic family and at the age of 13, lost both parents in a car accident. He uses his poetry as a way to get rid off all the challenges he had growing up.
“You’re angry, I know this
The world couldn’t care less
You’re lonely, I feel this
And you wish you were the best
No teachers or guidance
And you always walk alone
You’re crying at night when nobody else is home
Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you, my boy
I promise you that things won’t always be this bad
There are so many things I want to share with you
You’re the boy I used to be
The little, heartbroken 13 year old me
You’re smiling, but you’re hiding
Oh my word, I know that trick so well
You forget that I’ve been you
And now I’m just the shell I promise
I’ll love you
Everything will work out fine
Don’t try to grow up yet
Just give it some time
The pain you feel is real
You’re not asleep but it’s a nightmare
But you can wake up anytime
Don’t lose that passion or the fighter that’s inside of you
You’re the boy I used to be
The pissed off, complicated 13 year old me
Until we meet again, my boy, I wish you well”
Let me know your thoughts? Give Zayd some feedback? Thanks for reading!
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