Observer Poetry
In today’s Poets Corner, we are featuring poems by Osooso, Neueli Apisaloma Mauafu, Fa’amuamua Daisy Tauaanae, Evelina Fao, Jackie Fa’asisila and Andy Fifita.
UNKNOWN
Andy Fifita
As he cast his line
he stood
he watched
he thought
His line tagged
he looked
he felt
His curiosity grew
As he stood there still
his rod bent
his rod unbreakable
His rod covered with emotion
with the purpose to seek
What was he seeking
He knew what he wanted
How far to look
As the line unravelled
It was harder to navigate
Losing sight
Rapid mvements
Unnsteady waters
Grip loosening
He was ready to give up
his rod stable
anticipation
wanting
waiting
As he stayed standing
his rod still erect
the anchor of his emotions
Fed determination through his fingertips
His passion
infinite as the ocean beneath him
His fishing rod
seeking pursuing discovering
NEXT PREY
Faamuamua
Daisy Tauaanae
Seeking for a new prey
Luring it into the game
Waiting till it’s lying low
One, Two, Three,
Taking their turns
Tearing it apart
Treating it as their own toy!
Mocking it.....
Abusing it....
Killing it....
Not caring if it’s hurting.
Satisfaction’s all they want
No limitation to their cruelty
Till it’s worn down
Thrashing it then
All forgotten and humiliated.
Next prey on record!
GUARD THY HEART
(for anonymous)
Osooso
Do not sympathise with me but for you
my anonymous friend.
Identifying myself with that friend of yours,
should I ?
For our fight is not against flesh and blood,
but against
rulers, the authorities in high places and the
power of darkness.
So do not be troubled for the Prince of peace
is always there.
To watch over your heart my friend that’s
all He cares.
Our Lord’s concern never fails you if you insist,
on doing unto others,
what you want others to do unto you. That’s
the only remedy
to pacify and mend ones anxious heart. So it
is all right if you believe,
that the Almighty’s ‘Agape’ won’t prejudice no
matter what and who
for His unconditional love has no boundaries,
but forever and ever.
Amene!
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
Neueli Apisaloma
Mauafu
If not now,
When?
Inform and let me know
So I can prepare then
Don’t leave me puzzled
Confused and dazed
Answer me now
I don’t want to be late
If I’m annoying
Or maybe questioning a lot
Its cause I need to know and understand
I need to know A LOT
Tell me, inform me
Give me answers
I don’t take NO as a reply
Give me another
FAASAMOA
Evelina Fao
Grew up and live in a village
Is an honor and a privilege
Experience the Fa’samoa in every single minute
Feel the truth of happiness and freedom
Matai in every family is the head
A mother and children follow whatever he said
Direct right paths for the family
Care, love and protect them in his sanctuary
A mother is the number one supporter
Help dad teaching children in good manners
Girls with the way they dress up, talk and walk
Same goes for the boys just for the betterment of them all
Being Samoans we must be proud
The bond we share in our family is forever strong
Our parents never despise us
We are powerfully connected in Samoan bloods.
MORNING LAMENT
(from ‘Endless Circles’)
Jackie Fa’asisila
Morning dawns dull and grey
Browns of death and dying
Debris to take away
Survivors pick up the pieces
Struggle everywhere
Digging through mud and rubble
Choked by despair
Limbs of massive trees
No longer reach up high
Crushed by fearsome power
Skeletons left to die
Brilliant green foliage
Eyes no more will see
Trees basking in the sun
As they were meant to be
Branches no longer wave
As gentle breezes blow
The skyline now stands empty
Silhouettes no more to know
Weakened heart beating still
Life continues ceaselessly
Bodies ache; spirits droop
Tears fall silently
We await a new day
When the pain is done
We pray, O Lord
Let us see the sun