My love vow

I walk the parks of Johannesburg

A girlfriend, child and pet as companions

 

Sharing this slice of heaven

Nestled in the beating heart of this bustling city, my home

 

The fluffy coat of the puppy is reminiscent of russet

Contrasting with the sable of the Great Dane

 

My eyes scan the face of the owner

Smiling until his eyes disappear into slits beneath his bushy eyebrows

 

My gaze follows the arc as the eagle soars

Against the cerulean hues of the sky clear and bright

 

The urban skyline stretching horizontally

The structures of buildings and towers interspersed with trees

 

I sigh in gratitude

My heart contracting with love

 

This city and its people

This country and its humanity

 

Near and dear

Apart as one

 

The people I love are the platinum and carbon

Unpolished and dull awaiting the miracle of the light

 

The light of hope and freedom

Promised too long and nearly forgotten

 

Awaiting rediscovery

Desiring unearthing

 

Hands and hearts join

In commonality of desire for triumph

 

The path of unity

To address the past and usher in a new dawn

 

I vow to return your gifts and love

A vow for myself, a vow for all

 

My Africa

My South Africa

 

Till we are one and we are free

I vow