Poems from 'Sankofa'

Enjoy Yourself

Please enjoy yourselves
The moment of truth is upon us
A free man can never be bound
We must move with love to go forward
It's impossible to please everyone
So please please please
Enjoy yourselves.

Slick Chatter

Watch out for those who stir up trouble and lead others astray
Contrary to the teachings that i and i receive
Stay away from them on an ego trip
For such people are servants not of Jah but of their own appetite
They seduce the minds of the innocent with slick chatter and vain words
Just to seek power and admiration
Stay away from them on an ego trip

Boy

This is a boy
Every one loves him
You could say he had it made
Never known hungry
Always had plenty
His father is rich in the diamond trade
Give I what is mine
I want to go go go
I want to see what's going on out there
Maximum enjoyment
Fun and games
Soon realise it was all in vain
Here comes Big Daddy
Full of love and compassion
Kill the fattest cow
Bust some bottles of champagne
My son was dead
Now he is alive
Was lost
Now he is found