We Stars That Shine Here Below

We stars that shine here below
Each in our own cocoon of hope
Glow

We reach-

for stars that are beyond our attainment

We lose ourselves

In the gain for fame

The need for acceptance
The search
For love-
We run

We stars that shine here below

Glimmer
With each step that we take forward
Towards our destiny;
With each breath we
encroach upon our hearts desires
Seeing only possibilities

We shine,

for dreams revealed in the light of morning
We weep,
for the shadows of the past that slow our steps
We laugh,
at the naivety of love
We stand:
On the walls of justice and cry “Peace”

We stars that shine here below

Reflect rays no galaxy can match
Our hearts pulsate the strength of a thousand suns
Our lips speak the wisdom of ancient kings
Our eyes see only the vision of a new horizon

 And we Glow

We stars that shine here below

14.08.2006

©2013 Allison Marche' Pillay

"KREE^AZION"

Bang!

I was created with one purpose in mind

To fulfill my destiny and be a sign in these times

Created to live a life filled with equal opportunity

Not racism, violence and fear- this is all so new to me?

There’s so many moments that make life worth living

Like- waking up each morning with your body still intact

Letting your family’s love fill you with warmth is just a fact

That concludes God’s favour over your soul

Allowing you to call these humble walls home

Stepping out into the day, you pray

No harm may come to all who choose to call themselves your friends

And stand tall

While still remaining close to heart

You soak in words from your soul mate, hoping never to part from-

LOVE

This is what makes life worth living

It’s not all about taking, there’s got to be some giving

Of your time, money, an open ear, a tender heart

To some soul reaching out for a hand in the dark

Don’t discriminate against what you just don’t know

Educate, evaluate

Aids is no longer on show

Be real about how you feel

I feel it’s best to wait

Put that ring sir on my finger, before you can eat off my plate

And if you think it’s too late; better guess again

For after sunshine there must come rain

Thus from the cycle of life there can be- no refrain

So live and be loved by this life you’ve been given

And when it’s all over I’ll see you in heaven

Remembering that when all this fades away

You’ll have the guts to be like Bond and say:

“Come life! I’ll gladly Die another day!”

S'camto Print 
Love-Life Uncut 2003 Poetry Finalist

©2013 Allison Marche' Pillay