They call me orphan.
What is this harsh word?
Ngazalwa uba mina?
Angiyiyo ingane na?
They look down on me,
they pity me.
They call me orphan.
What is this harsh word?
Nami ngifana nawe nje.
You shower me with gifts
"this poor orphan child",they say.
Is it really worth it?...
You label me with this sorrowful title
That title...
A constant reminder
of what I don't have.
They call me "orphan"
Does this define me?
My name is Halima.
I am a child.
A human being.
Just like you!
By Najma Canthitoo, Khadijah Desai and Shira Sudi.(dedicated to Queen Bee)
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