SHE TOLD ME. by Ngonzi Mary
I aint perfect, I have faults and flaws, Leaved a life that no man has, Taken the routes that you could dare not step into, You want to know more about me, Follow me, let’s take this path, And I will tell you of what my mother said, That the woman in me should be submissive, My dear little one your “ssengas” they too have lived the life, That which you see as back ward, You know these things, It’s peaceful when you keep silent. My girl, To tame this animal, to be happy, We took lots of water, An utter of a word welcomed a sweet rubbing hand, It is only us that have lived before you, Our fore mothers said it its peaceful when you have all the respect he desires, Just accord it to him my girl, You see the bible says, Hmmm! and the tale goes on….. So am at that cross road, Where does meaning lie for a daughter born in this era? I see the change in the whirls of wind, It used to blow east, it now blows west, So when that time...