Will I miss Africa?

Sun lifts into the morning sky
pulled pink and violet like tie-and-dye
Will I miss Africa when I fly
across the ocean to a new dawn
where grey
greets every day?

Smiles on faces of teenagers dressed
in Soccer Friday best
Will I miss the kids when I try
another job where women vie
for the boss's eye
and office politics is the daily test?

Sitting in the warmth of a sunny patio
I watch birds at the feeder come and go
Will I miss the beauty of nature's video
when I stay in a foreign land?
There is only one thing I really know -
I need someone to hold my hand.

— diana duncan, Jun 15, 2010

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xena465

15 years 11 months ago

Beautiful Diana

Strange, you writing about the sun and I, the snow. Does this mean you're thinking of leaving Africa? Xena Quote: Science is what you know; philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell

diana duncan

15 years 11 months ago

Beautiful snow

Hi Xena. Yes, I am thinking of leaving Africa, only because I can't earn enough. White women over 50 are not valued here, even if you have 30 years of incredibly good experience and top skills. Your snow and my sun - both so beautiful. Maybe one can watch nature's video anywhere and appreciate the beauty!

lou

15 years 11 months ago

AWWW

A lovely way to show your love for your home. lou xx

diana duncan

15 years 11 months ago

Home

Thanks Lou. Yes, I love my home but I can no longer afford it :-(

seabhac

15 years 11 months ago

Just loved the line

pulled pink and violet like tie-and-dye very apt and perfect imagery This is a lovely poem of questioning and searching. Interesting perspective from a white older woman in African society. Go on the journey you seek, 'natures video'has many delights as long as you open your eyes to it. Best Wishes Seabhac

diana duncan

15 years 11 months ago

Tie-and-dye sky

Hi Seabhac. Thanks for your kind comments. Strangely enough, I walked into a shop yesterday and saw a tie-and-dye garment! The sunrise when I drive to the school at 6.00am is magnificent most days! I used to do tie-and-dye when I was a teenager and some of the morning cloud effects look just like those jagged, alternating splashes of colour! Glad you liked it :-)

hobo

15 years 11 months ago

nice write

This is a nice easy write, I would love to see Africa. I would think that it would have to take a lot to make someone leave there. good read and good luck on your decissions You can never pick anyone up if you are busy putting them down

diana duncan

15 years 11 months ago

Africa

Thanks, Hobo. Africa is beautiful in its very own way. I will miss it if I go - I was born in Africa and have lived here for 53 years:-)

johan

15 years 11 months ago

i read your message before i

i read your message before i read your poem. we showing both sides of our country here. like you said. the yin and yang of africa...... very nice poem. i think you have to live here to realy apreciate your words..... my star sign is also fish. and i also love nature.... thank you for your side of the story...

diana duncan

15 years 11 months ago

Both sides

Hi Johan. I think we both know what our poems are about. I admire your courage. We can really only understand anything when we experience it first-hand, or stand by a friend or relative who is going through a challenge. Keep up your writing and be proud to reveal the truth :-)