Late Afternoon Poetry

By Hendrick Puo Kekana

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Hendrick Kekana is a South African. He is presently employed by the Department of Education. He is stationed at the Tshwane South District Education Department Office (Tshwane South District). He works as a subject advisor for English, Senior Phase level. His primary job description includes visiting different schools in the district, monitoring curriculum implementation, curriculum coverage and administration of school-based assessments at the schools. He has to support and orientate new English teachers and Heads of Departments (HODs) at different schools. Kekana previously worked as an English teacher and a Head of Department at a school for over two decades.

Hendrick has served for about four years as an Editorial Chairperson in an executive committee of a district teachers’ union. During this time, he also sat in the Provincial Editorial Committee of the union.

Although Hendrick works in the Education Sector, he also has an interest in business management, administration and leadership.

This poetry book includes motivational, inspirational and spiritual poems. The poems are largely written in verse, with rhyming lines.

“You have a unique writing style and a positive perspective”.
- Editor

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hendrick Puo Kekana
• Release date: Oct 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005849030

Hendrick Puo Kekana

Hendrick Kekana is a South African. He is presently employed by the Department of Education. He is stationed at the Tshwane South District Education Department Office (Tshwane South District). He works as a subject advisor for English, Senior Phase level. His primary job description includes visiting different schools in the district, monitoring curriculum implementation, curriculum coverage.

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A Dedication

This book is written as a tribute to my maternal grandparents, Samuel and Pitsing Wilhelmina Motsepe, who I never had the privilege of meeting. I am, because you were! May they all be eternally blessed.

The Authorís Undertaking

Whilst the author, Hendrick Puo Kekana, acknowledges that he has drawn the contents of his verses from sermons and spiritual publications, the Bible, in particular, he does not at all seek to present himself as an expert in any of the written texts.

Where interpretations may sound or seem inappropriate or offensive, he sends his deepest apologies. The purpose of this publication is never to offend any of its readers. Whenever and wherever readers feel aggrieved or offended and correctly bring it to the author’s attention, the author shall, after consultation with all other concerned stakeholders and parties, endeavour to rectify the text, without compromising the gist and the spirit of the publication.

Fruitful and constructive comments and criticisms are also most welcomed. The author understands and knows that his growth can only come about at the interventions, recommendations and advice of the readers.

Thanks

HENDRICK PUO KEKANA

Thank You

The author wishes to extend his heartfelt gratitude to the greater family and friends. You are truly appreciated.

1. Listen To Me!

I am your conscience

I am not about science

I am about hallowed truth

I’m not validated by proof

I expose all that is unseen

Make it bare to the keen

I am more of a mystery

To be studied like history

I make a very silent noise

The unseen and true voice

I only talk to the so alert

‘Cause I am not like a pet

I call your head to reason

Your soul I do not imprison

Your life I truly want to make

And not to have it be a fake

Good morals I only uphold

Life of bliss I only unfold

I’m not swayed by sentiment

People I only call to repent

I promote only the good

For the soul, I serve holy food

I seek to correct your behaviour

That I do without any favour

I only call from within

With a voice that is thin

I stand for morality

I settle for normality

I encourage the divine

Not interests of mine

I fight against all things wrong

I make righteousness strong

I am only about right or wrong

People’s lives I seek to prolong

I am ideas and feelings within you

I want the righteous to earn their due

I appeal only to your blunt common sense

So your maker can bestow your inheritance

Listen, I do not promote any non-sense

Listen, I am your true and clear conscience!

2. A Plea To Love

Abundant love that calls from all corners,

Sweet love that rings out tender murmurs.

Love eternal that knows no human bounds,

That which dwells in all worldly sounds.

Come again to my heart and conquer me,

Get nearer to my heart; it’s never for a fee!

Everlasting love that traverses all paths.

Unfettered love that reigns in our hearts.

Love that fully understands all humankind,

Saunter to my heart so that you I may find.

Come slowly that my heart can be eased,

Conquer me that I