If I Should Die, Think Only This of Me ~ Pryaska Goorhoo

If I should die, think only this of me,
If I was still around
 I'd be telling you this over a nice cup of tea.
I was the surprise party... the helium inside a balloon,
I was the obsidian sky
holding up the bright moon.

I was like the screams
 from an amusement park,
Like an ultrasound
guiding a surgical needle through the dark.
I was the birthday cake
... the one from your favorite birthday,
I was that summer's day
that you had in the middle of May.

I was the wild oak,
changing and growing,
But you were the roots,
strong and grounded like a powerful river flowing.
I was the spinal cord, heart and brain.
But it meant nothing without
having the capillaries, arteries and veins.

Remember me for being
honest and real,
A fresh baguette and
Warm tomato soup as a meal.
I was Neptune and you
were its rings.
In my peregrination through life, I hope
 I turned your winters into spring...



© Pryaska Goorhoo

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This Soul ~ Minenhle Hadebe

If I should die, think only this of me:

A tranquil human being, who was full of joy and happiness

Who people admired her ambitiousness.

 A young African lady

Who was not anywhere near of being shady.

With a colourful  personality

and huge love of her nationality.

Full of jokes, fun and laughter

what more could you ask for.

Beauty was her second name,

With the love of making people laugh and smile,

 was her only aim.

As flame is to heat as rose is to scent.

She was a soul full of greatness

with a sweet, loving and caring heart.

A teenager vying into adulthood.

©  Minenhle Hadebe

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Somewhere In Between ~ Nosipho Mtshali

If i should die, think only this of me

Of how i always smiled at you,

mesmerized by your beauty

Of how i always tried to make you happy

despite the challenges that we faced.

But you never saw through that smile,

that deep inside i was hurting.

You were never able to see

that my heart was nothing 

but an empty shell

And it was all because of you...

But i do not want you to feel guilty

for you did not know what you were doing.

You were caught up in the world

And its devious ways,

Nor do i want you to think that you are innocent

because trust me, you are far from that.

You made me string along behind you 

like a lost fool

You made me feel like a sheep with no direction

But forget about that, 

for i am now in a better place 

I am happier than i ever was 

or ever could be when i was around you.

And remember that you are not guilty,

nor are you innocent,

But floating somewhere in between.

©  Nosipho Mtshali

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Death ~ Palisa Molefe

remember those distant memories

that you have grown to love

do not feel depressed

when under grains of sand

my body is compressed

remember my warm laughter

that will live happily ever after

the tears shed

when I learned my life would come to an end

             

remember me, for me

the good and the bad

I'm sorry

if I ever made you sad

I've lived, I've loved, I've lost

but if I should in this very moment

close my eyes for all eternity

remember me at my happiest

            

Happy, happy that my time on earth

was filled with fond memories

that I'll take with me

wherever the road leads me

If  I should die think only this of me...

©  Palisa Molefe

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If I Should Die ~ Megan Thomas

The curl in my hair
The warmth of my skin
The hazel in my eyes
The soft touch of my hands
The sweet sound of my laughter

Remember the moments when I was with you
because in those moments I was at my best

I wasn't your typical girl
I wasn't known for my shyness,
Prettiness,
Intelligence or
Humor

But I didn't care
all I want to be remembered is, as yours.

©  Megan Thomas


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See You Again ~ Samkelo Ndaba

If I should die, think only this of me
I was born to live
and learnt how to give
I had a purpose to fufill
which was part of Gods will

For loving not hating
and always praying
I was there when you needed me
and I always will be
Maybe not physically but spiratually

I was the one who gave you butterflies
when ever I smiled
The time has come where I no longer live
For there's no more time for me to relive

Chin up and don't be sad
for you must remember that,
we'll meet again


©  Samkelo Ndaba


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Think Only This of Me ~ Zama Madlala

Think about my loving, tender care
My presences and my sweetness
how we laughed a lot.

Remember all the memories we made
the fun, mischievous things we did
lucky we never got in trouble.

Remember I watch from a far
so don't be sad, depressed and gloomy
Go on with your days as if I were still around.

Remember many days still await you
Enjoy the days, nights, stars and
how they shine and sparkle.
I too have enjoyed the glistening night sky.

Remember I have enjoyed my life too
its amazing I've made it through
the lessons I have learnt so far
Shocked, I pulled through and
made it this far.


©  Zamasishi Madlala


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My Science Lab ~ Sphelele Majola

If I should die, think only this of me:
I am not quiet,
I am observant.
I am not irritating,
I am experimenting.

Life is my science project.
And I experiment with as many objects
possible.
I don't do dangerous things,
I just do absurd things.

I am a lover of life,
not war, hatred or fights.
I am not easily understood
but when you finally do,
you'll realise that I'm pretty simple too.


©  Sphelele Majola


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Feelings Untamed ~ Neha Singh

Was I loyal?

Was I trustworthy?

If I should die,

would you remember me?

Think only this of me...

Think of the things we used to do,

that only concerned me and you.

You brought me happiness,

I brought nothing but destruction.

But, did you ever notice the beauty behind a storm.

You brought me to my knees,

when you turned away and left me to grieve.

Did you ever stop to realize

that you left me paralyzed.

If I should die,

would you grieve in heart wrenching pain,

or would you walk

feelings untamed...

©  Neha Singh

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Grade 9

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If I Should Die ~ Nirvay Parthab

If I should die tomorrow
Let the flowers dance on my grave
Let the soil remember who i was
What I stood for...
What I embodied

If I should die tomorrow
Remember me not by my flaws
But by the smile
I put on your face

Let my soul live on
And my spirit run free
Let me blossom in your heart
Let me wrap you in my wings

If I should die tomorrow
Although I shall be gone
I shall be forever young
Think only this of me...


©  Nirvay Parthab


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Think of Me ~ Sekwanele Hlubi

If I should die think only this of me

remember me of being the man I used to be

the young gentleman I was to be

all the things I used to do

for you and for me

love me or hate me I'll forever be in your heart and mind

with you I will remain

©  Sekwanele Hlubi

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Grade 9

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If I had to Stare Death in the Eye ~ Kudisha Singh

I held every door open for you,

I would climb every wall you built.

I fixed you up when you fell apart,

I showed the light when,

You were hidden amongst the shadows,

I was the only ship that didn't sink in your seas.

When you took the suitcase,

I took the blame.

When you walked in,

You walked out,

I gave you my wings when yours were broken,

I made the crowds shout your name,

I waited for you in the pouring rain,

Lay your roses on my grave,

One day you too would have to cross the bridge,

I will be waiting for you on the other side

©  Kudisha Singh

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Grade 9

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Think Only This of Me ~ Yashoda Naidoo

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Think of me as an undefinable warmth,
as the warmth of the morning sun,
steadier and more capable than your bedroom lamp
as you stumble down the shadow-lined hallway
and breathe in my promise, a man released
from his wrongful grave.

If it is cloudy, or if you are denied
that first stretch, those first breaths,
let me be the busy energy of the day.
I will be your strength, even through the power of my absence,
guiding you down the one sure road you choose to take,
weaving your life and your memories
so tightly to the daylight
that no one can look at them and tell them apart.

And if there is no daylight for you,
remember me as the night. Remember me as
a faint glimmer of watchful stars,
or let me be the coolness in your room,
the whisper of wind that tickles its way
across your face
and sinks deeply into your dreams.

Remember me as a time of day,
so that when your clock stops or
your city's fog shuts out the seasons,
or when you no longer have clear memories of me,
still
you cannot say that I have been forgotten.


©  Yashoda Naidoo


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If I Should Die ~ Lusanda Mhlongo

If I should die think only this of me

silence and shyness
was the exact opposite of me
I said what I like
and my spoke my mind

I was human
but I could think and do beyond human
I couldn't fly but I did much greater things
was I loyal?
was I trustworthy?
without a doubt I was a good friend

When days are dark I thought of light
Because life is too short to cry and sulk
Although I was very short in height
My presence will forever remain big and bright

I loved to sing and hated to dance
My body will die but my soul will be forever alive
singing and dancing
if I should die think only of the joy I had towards you
goodbye for now


©  Lusanda Mhlongo


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Grade 9
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Who I Was ~ Nombulelo Jili

if I should die, think only this of me
I was always there when you needed me
But you couldn't see

I've helped those who drowned
in a sorrowful sea.

I've seen a lot of things
Been to a lot places

I've learnt life lessons
That I will never forget

I was nice, kind , sweet then mean
I was unpredictable

sometimes I was misunderstood
They never knew the real me

But most importantly, I
lived a life, way different
to yours.

if I should die,
please remember me.


©  Nombulelo Jili


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Soldier's Journey ~ Jadee Mac Donald

If I should die, think only this of me

That this was never my destiny

I never wanted to take this path

I was forced into this ferocious blood bath

I've seen friends fall 

And I've seen terror many more

But do forgive me family if I pass 

I've never meant for this to break your hearts

My caring heart has become colder throughout the wars

Knocking down the fearing's doors

Looking into the eyes of a helpless victim

Promising his freedom but I tricked him

There are no winners in war

More victims you can count on the floor

I don't want to be known as a killer

But the eyes of my victims still haunt my brain

And killing more would just for a second take away the pain

My life of happiness

Was taken away for me

Not voluntarily

I've never meant for my life to turn out like this

But this is what war is

Everyone is a victim

If it's not the killing it's the voices in your head 

Telling you that what you are doing is wrong

But you are told that you belong

They tell you not to stop fighting

But the souls of the dead are biting

I need to leave this chore

But this is war...

I'm expected to give my life for my country

©  Jadee Mac Donald


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If I Should Die Today ~ Senzelwe Hadebe

If I should die today, think only this of me,
I was a confusing soul, never felt more free.
I was a funny, talkative, loud and cute child,
With a crazy personality.

Remember my jokes, my smile, my wave,
Remember the time I went through my "growing phase".
Remember my truth, my love, my friendship and enthusiasm,
The one thing my friends wont miss is my sarcasm.

If I should die today, think only this of me,
I was a happy, proud, selfless person.
I had a soothing voice for my singing, speeches and to talk,
I know I may be young, I want people to remember me.
For everything I did, I hope I leave a legacy.

©  Senzelwe Hadebe


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Grade 9
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If I Should Die ~ Wardah Ismail

If I should die think only this of me

We found each other, when there was no one

for you and me

Lost in the world, alone we were

going through life with no one to care

Happiness we found with each other

was life's most valued treasure

Sorrows and tears

were no more our fears

for we had each other

to wipe away our tears

You were my strength

I was your pillar

Together we could conquer

and be the winner

Our grief was halved

our happiness was doubled

All our agonies

were finally crumbled

My life is yours, to you I owe

all the wonderful moments

that had made me glow

I say this one last time

If I should die think only this of me

                                                                                                                           

©  Wardah Ismail

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If I Should Die ~ Sancia Govender

If I should die, think only this of me
I was the ocean above the sand
I was the moon behind the darkness
I was your friend in deed
when you were in need.

I was a someone and not something.
My inspiration was my sincere imagination.
My support was my skyscraper of wanderlust.
I was the ultimate array of colour bursting into happiness.

My life was a rollercoaster full of high expectations
Filled with the presence of ups and downs, highs and lows.
I lived for a tomorrow that never existed.
My soul will rest in a blanket of serenity.


© Sancia Govender


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To Think ~ Mika Datadin

If I should die, think only this of me;
Those of you who left me alone,
I finished my battles on my own,
I didn't even have help from Mercy.

If I should die, think only this of me;
Even when I wasn't strong,
I tried to help you all day and night long,
When I wasn't myself entirely.

If I should die, think only this of me;
I wrote not for your entertainment, (Oh, please!)
I wrote to give myself a vacation, (What a breeze)
Now get over yourself, for the sake of poetry.

If I should die, think only this of me;
I wanted to be friends with you all, no enmity
This feeling was not mutual, unfortunately
There are no sour feelings though, trust me.

If I should die, think only this of me;
I leave a message for my very special friend,
I love you with all my heart until world's end,
Because you were the fire that warmed my icy feelings.

If I should die, think whatever you want of me,
For I would be dead.
To lose, something would have to be left,
Something called Life which, I'm sure, you hold dearly...


©  Mika Datadin


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