Back to the Future

A time will come when the world looks to the south for redemption.

I see,

in a different tomorrow,

Our future generations holding the great throne of peace.

As power has shifted west from Khan, back to Hu

The place of origins begins to glow

For this is the place they will come to seek refuge

Once they have burnt our skies and charred our fields

This is where they will solicit knowledge and sustenance

They will come in droves

to pay homage to our grandchildren’s great grandchildren

And humbly ask them to be the keepers of their wealth

guardians of their splendid history.

I see,

In a different tomorrow,

Persia engulfed, Mesopotamia entrapped

 and Arabia in a thousand and one nights.

I see,

In a different tomorrow,

Twelve tribes wander, the sons of Ma de captives

and the fourth estate divided between us.

I see,

In a different tomorrow,

No police servicing force, no force serving politricks

and no fences.

When the time has come and the world looks south for redemption.

Thabiso Nkoana©2012