By Richard Skietreker Seape
It feels like it has been decades without your presence;
Your zeal for literature and consistency in what you do,
There is truly a lot that I have taken from you as a young man
who is still to settle down in life and let a mark on this continent,
If i had to say you are missed that would be an understatement
because i know that many will not affirm to all your celebrated contributions
in the Free State and abroad, for indeed as people
we are quick to criticize and
quick to destroy
and slow to rebuild
and where respect and standing ovations are necessary
that is when we choose to shy away
and refuse to congratulate but prefer to rather keep
the Kudos for our own self-being as if that will change the ridiculous
price of bread;
Still in your absence we continue to grow seeds
like you have taught, though not the same without you,
We are truly blessed to have had a man of such calibre
amongst our midst
and it is indeed a historical landmark
that will speak of you Oga
That you came you saw you inspired you taught
and you excelled but most importantly
even when people thought you were finished
and gave you another label
You smiled and gave them hope
And a drink to toast to success and good wishes
You continued and put consistency on your shoulders
and now we celebrate and salute you
I would personally like to thank you
for the robust heart painted and dipped in Gold
and for the sharp tongue that gave
Birth to the Tebogo Series / Poems from Mauritius etc
I'm humbled to have been present
when you were present & availed yourself
Your absence has left a Gap of inspiration
But with Bards like Ntate Lechesa, Motheane and Qoopane & More
our rich culture & history of words
will touch and change hearts
and those who appreciate the things we write
for after all this is all we know.
And what we don't know we will accomplish
when we wake up for the second time
for now all we can do to change & be the change is
to become students of life
and learn and follow in the footsteps
of those who came & paved the way!
Thank you Ntate!
No one has ever done it like you
It feels like it has been decades without your presence;
Your zeal for literature and consistency in what you do,
There is truly a lot that I have taken from you as a young man
who is still to settle down in life and let a mark on this continent,
If i had to say you are missed that would be an understatement
because i know that many will not affirm to all your celebrated contributions
in the Free State and abroad, for indeed as people
we are quick to criticize and
quick to destroy
and slow to rebuild
and where respect and standing ovations are necessary
that is when we choose to shy away
and refuse to congratulate but prefer to rather keep
the Kudos for our own self-being as if that will change the ridiculous
price of bread;
Still in your absence we continue to grow seeds
like you have taught, though not the same without you,
We are truly blessed to have had a man of such calibre
amongst our midst
and it is indeed a historical landmark
that will speak of you Oga
That you came you saw you inspired you taught
and you excelled but most importantly
even when people thought you were finished
and gave you another label
You smiled and gave them hope
And a drink to toast to success and good wishes
You continued and put consistency on your shoulders
and now we celebrate and salute you
I would personally like to thank you
for the robust heart painted and dipped in Gold
and for the sharp tongue that gave
Birth to the Tebogo Series / Poems from Mauritius etc
I'm humbled to have been present
when you were present & availed yourself
Your absence has left a Gap of inspiration
But with Bards like Ntate Lechesa, Motheane and Qoopane & More
our rich culture & history of words
will touch and change hearts
and those who appreciate the things we write
for after all this is all we know.
And what we don't know we will accomplish
when we wake up for the second time
for now all we can do to change & be the change is
to become students of life
and learn and follow in the footsteps
of those who came & paved the way!
Thank you Ntate!
No one has ever done it like you
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