One morning I woke up and heard the sound
It was that of a great voice

Nina Simone: I shall be released

A couple of years ago….
Life had left me
With no hope and no one to turn to
All I did was sleep
Even when I was up it still felt like I was sleeping
Life had no meaning to me
I didn't see any reason for me to wake up
Even when the sun would shine bright through my window
I would still go back to sleep
Cover myself deep in blankets
I felt chained in one place
I was carrying a very heavy load
My heart was very confused
My head was heavy with thoughts
I didn't know how to offload
I didn't know when to offload
My soul was blind
It had no eyes
The walls of the world is full of pathetic lies
Full of illusions
It will make you believe what is not there
It will make you believe what was never there
It's a very colorful rainbow
But the colours have even faded
It is no longer brighter than it used to be

I heard her voice

I heard her sing so melodic yet powerful
It was like she was talking to me
“They say every man needs protection
They say every man must fall
So I swear I see my reflection
Somewhere inside these walls
I see my light come shinin'
From the west unto the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released”
The words were on repeat in my head
That was when I decided to open my eyes
Get out of bed and face life
Face the world head on
It broke the chains that had held me down for so long
Nina……you brought me back to life! Itumeleng Magdee Moitse©