Dry bed

Yesterday I went to Garies

where they seem to have no worries

where they seem to have no earthly care

where people are happy everywhere

But then they looked towards the sky

and kept their gazes fixed on high

for they had had no rain this year

and drought has gripped their hearts with fear

When you open the tap and water comes out

remember the source of this wet spout

and that the river that snakes across the land

has to make its way to this arid sand

So turn off the tap and don’t let it flow

it isn’t an endless stream, you know

Consider the people in the Karoo

and think twice about the things that you do

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
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