Blog entry by Faith Muwar Mpara
The Colour of Love
Dedicated to Caca, the best sister in the world
Red is the colour of love
Unusual its being
Bold in imperfection
Persistent in demand
And chaotic to my world
Red is the colour of love
Patient through adversity
Reassuring at sunrise
Demanding accountability
In a language unknown to me
Red is the colour of love
Different and happy
True, through the changes’
Endearing and lovely
Honest in her speeches
Red is the colour of love
Tearing my first pride
Boldly asking “But why not?”
Dismantling my castle
And as sure as the sea tide
Red is the colour of love
Questioning my sure stance
Admonishing my obstinacy
Soothing my hurt pride
Present through every cry
Red is the colour of love
Perfect and wholesome
Kind and instructing
Consoling and peaceful
Trusting and empowering
Red is the colour of love
The blessing of sisterhood
The gift undeserved
Frail to behold
Yet sure as a rock
Red is the colour of love
The colour of a sister
The gift God gave me
His mercy in bodily form
My help and grace
In a thousand different ways
Red is my Caca
The best sister in the world
Indescribable beauty
In every way, shape and form
A blessing, for lack of words
I love you dearly.
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