We too deserve happiness

At times I question the existence of a Deity
When some of us languish in poverty
Rejected by life kicked out to the periphery of society
Deprived of basic rights entitled to all humanity
And treated no worse than dogs stripped of our human dignity

What criteria does the man above use to favour the fortunate
Those that live in mansions, the aristocrats , the important
What kind of qualification does he use to shower those that have it all?
While some of us suffer with stomachs empty at night in our dirty blankets we crawl

I want to summon him who is important
He who is powerful, all seeing Omnipotent
To ask him how long we shall continue to pay the price
For we have suffered under his whip too many a times
To ask what it will it take for us to be freed from this generational curse
To ask if we need an attorney to argue out our case
For we too need rest just like everyone else
For him to touch our lives,for him to bless

We are tired of this sadness
We too yearn to live a life devoid of worry like everyone else

To be showered with your grace
To live a life filled so much happiness
I rest my case!

By Christopher Chakwana (Zimbabwe)

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