Phinda Mkhonta - As it is

As it is Africa, congruent things are similar
But similar things are not congruent,
As it is Africa, a lizard images as a crocodile
But a crocodile will never be a lizard,
As it is Africa, a smile images as laugher
But laughter will never be a smile;
As it is Africa, Laugher image as love
But love will never be laugher.
As it is Africa, a company images as friendship
But friendship will never be company,
As it is Africa, false sound as truth
But truth will never be false,
As it is Africa, all wild trees look green
But wild trees do not bear the same fruit,

Phinda Mkhonta

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