When Yesterday hurt Today

When Yesterday hurt Today

I feel out of place

Was I part of the disgrace?

So many worries in me,

Guilt I’m told to face.

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I look around; I see

Strolling passersby,

Vendors and buyers,

Under our African sky.

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I read the paper; I see

Jobs marked AA,

I’m white, not AA.

I see theft and death

And trouble: it’s true.

And I’m worried and sad

Because Apartheid affected me too.

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I am young; it’s true

Only born in ’91.

I neverforced other’s tears,

I never caused fear.

YetI’mworried,

Living in fear

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I love my country: it’s true

The rhythm is part of me too,

But I’m sad and worried: it’s true,

Because Apartheid affected me too.