In Rwanda’s rolling hills so green,
A past of darkness, yet to be seen,
Tutsis and Hutus, torn apart,
By hatred’s flame that scarred their hearts.
Rwanda, a nation scarred by tragedy,
But resilient in spirit, with a newfound unity.
As we look to the future, let us never forget,
The price of hatred, the cost of regret.
But from ashes, a nation arose,
Striving for peace, their wounds to close.
United they stand, hand in hand,
Together they build a hopeful land.
Through forgiveness and deep reflections,
Rwanda finds a new direction,
A future where differences are embraced,
Love and understanding are interlaced
In unity, they find their strength
In diversity, they go to any length
Rwanda, a beacon of hope and light
Shining through the darkest night.
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Katlego Remelda Leboho is a published author of The Pain Of Calling and Tša Bophelo from Limpopo Bochum (Ga-Mmalebogo). She is also an award-winning author and magazine writer for Alkebulan Magazine. She is the founder of the Katlego Leboho Book club and is a civil engineer and book review analyst.
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This Poem was published in the May 2024 edition of the WSA magazine. Please click here to download.
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