Blog entry by Faith Muwar Mpara

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by Faith Muwar Mpara - Monday, 9 August 2021, 2:35 PM
Anyone in the world

Red flower

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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[ Modified: Monday, 9 August 2021, 2:39 PM ]

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