I dreamt of the blue sky in the calm seas,
Of nature’s call echoing in the air.
I saw dark clouds rising above forgotten trees.
I prayed for snow that would whiten and freeze,
For rain that fills oceans with love and care-
I dreamt of the blue sky in the calm seas.
I wished for the cooling touch of nature’s breeze,
But smoke arrived, suffocating nature everywhere-
I saw dark clouds rising above forgotten trees.
I hoped to feel how the air flees,
But a ghost of dust rose as if trying to scare-
I saw dark clouds rising above forgotten trees.
I prayed for nature’s sunsets that cost no fees,
For crystal clear waters so beautiful and rare-
I dreamt of the blue sky in the calm seas.
She can no longer intrigue, enlighten and please.
Her beauty’s been destroyed, demolished and lost and despair.
I dreamt of the blue sky in the calm seas,
I saw dark clouds rising above forgotten trees.
© Nsiki Gwala
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GRADE 9
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