Save us

From the storms within our hearts
From the fire burning under our soles
From the confusion swimming in our brains
From the itch in our bloodstreams
Save us

From the stranger we call father
From the son who has become a stranger
From the little girl who is a mother
From the granddad who is the uncle, brother, cousin...
Save us

From the leaders who don't lead
From the pastors who dictate
From the nurses who cause harm
From the police not being policed
Save us

From the entities draining talents
From the oil pools depreciating the rand
From the lending opposing the earning
From the efforts not rewarded
Save us

From the now that wasn't planned
From the yesterday we cannot let go
From the tomorrow we will crash into
Save us