CHIPIMPHA

As

You return to solid earth

To the water’s rim

To this murky clammy dust of northern earth

To wastelands mascaraed in wreaths

As you return to augment the soil’s crest

To drink from her unyielding breasts;

This eternal dearth

Your rich cadaver

Your remnants provoke

Tearful applause

On their kin facades

And our mournful gaze

As you return we retain

Your hallowed earth

Your vision stretched

Your disposition your

Wisdom left

Within these edifices and

Assemblies you raised

As you return to solid earth

You live us with a similar test

For another lion at the crest lurks

Plans to devour your young cabs

He gives us insolent names

Such as scoundrel and charlatan;

To undermine our plethora of wits

As you return back to the frozen earth

Where they can touch you no more

I would like to thank you for your valiant life

For your love and unyielding kindness

For your straggle and resolve Chipimpha!