One Africa

By Langa Moore

My fellow brothers and sisters
Please have mercy
Aren't we all Africans
We were cradled in the same continent

I know life is hard
I know jobs are scarce
I came here to look for help
Not to be a problem 
Not to steal your jobs

My fellow brothers and sisters
Please spare my life
At least let me go
to the land of my ancestors
In one piece

My fellow brothers and sisters
Please hear my screams
Please take off the burning tyre
Around my neck
At least let me go to take care of my children
Even with nothing 

Please stop sprinkling petrol 
All over my body
At least let my loved ones
See my body
In one piece 

My fellow brothers and sisters
I came here in peace
Please let me return back
To where my ancestors lie
Not in pieces
We are one Africa

Langa Moore  lives in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and can speak four languages. He loves reading and writing and has had some of his work appearing in local newspapers. He was born and raised in Plumtree before emigrating to the city of Bulawayo to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing factory as a packer.