
I am more than that!
I AM MORE THAN THAT!
In their eyes, I am a young woman
A black African woman,
An afterthought, a second class
With an identity crisis
From the periphery, from the margins but,
I am more than that!
In their perception, I am ordinary
Very simple and shadowy character
I have a horsy voice
I am not cool but,
I am more than that!
I am immeasurable
Unstoppable and unlimited
Praise is my title
My pride is my value
I am a woman of great valour,
Strong with a supreme character
In their eyes, I am Deborah but,
I am more than that!
I am a messenger of change!
I am transforming
I am likened to Eve a sinner but,
I am more than that
I am a helper in creation, I am purposeful!
In their context, I am Pricilla but,
Look at me, I preach in deeds
I preach in writing
I am a woman of action!
My face is pale,
They dismiss my ideas
I appear a hidden and not a heroin
I succumb in an unjust society but,
I am energetic I am brilliant!
I am just a woman but,
I am more than that
I am responsible
I am a woman born with unidentified complexion
A woman in a dark continent but,
I take care of that skin and bring light
In darkness
I am worthy, I am, a game changer!
I am a woman from the margins but,
I am strong!
I am the second hidden Hannah,
With an unheard cry prayer
Behind all this effort are hidden tears
Behind this writing is a voice
Coming out soon from me because,
I am more than that!
Lindiwe Princess Maseko