The seed

The seed in me 

Was planted decades ago

I was over due

For the nation to know

Through thick and thin 

Infertile or fertile I grew

On the ground and underneath

Ask the ants They will tell

I was young and unseen 

The world knew nothing

I was ashamed but still

I grew like plants

Ever green with fruits

I was tasteful 

Ask others I went with

My fruits were fresh

From my breast 

I harvested the best

My unborn baby was healthy

Like plants I grew 

Droughts or rain still

I was blessed before seasons

Like rivers I flowed 

Flowers of the nation 

In my heart I'm the seed

The seed in me 

Shall grow for the nation

Slondile Dlamini