I Am Not Recognised Poem by Mbalentle Mdange

With their little stunts and chants,
You call them heroes
Peace in our land, they advocate
Oh, you give them Nobel Peace Prizes
But I, I died for peace
Yet I am not recognised

Red and white
Candle-lit dinners and wine
Rose petals from the doorway
You celebrate Saint Valentine
(How romantic!)
But I, I died for love
Yet I am not recognised

The best years in Medical school
Private practices with successful operations
Correct dosages and prescriptions
Oh, in your eyes, they are the best doctors in town
But I, I died for your healing
Yet I am not recognised

They tell you happiness is a four-letter word
But I have news for you
Happiness is a five-letter word
J.E.S.U.S.
You know I, I died for your happiness
Yet I am not recognised
But father, forgive them; for they know not what they do