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For The Absent Fathers

12/10/2014

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‘Victory’

 

I used to have a son

In his face I see mine

In his speed I see time

Creating a gap between us

And I feel like rust

That we do not understand each other

Sometimes I wish not to bother

But I can’t ignore

This is my flesh

This was the product of

One rush

Short lived

And I left my son

In his mother’s arms for ever

And I said never

Again to play

To stray

Like a wild dog in heat

I often meet

No I am a biological father

Growing further

Away from knowing, accepting

My worthlessness

And I am punished with endless

Restlessness

My sons and my daughters

To whom I am absent

And they my children

Present

To a man who is not their father

Sometimes I rather

 But I wished, I wished

I was more responsible

More available

Some will find their own victory

Others will inherit my misery

 

Sankofa M F O M Tuzinde

9th December 2014

Inspired by a student

Fathers every child you help bring forth is your responsibility to journey with that they may find their own space in time

 

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    Sankofa M F O Tuzinde is an educator and motivational speaker/counselor.   He has a passion for helping people improve their lives. 
    Currently, Sankofa is completing his Master's Degree in Gender and Development Studies at UWI St. Augustine.   Sankofa holds a BA in Theology from UWI. He is passionate about helping women and girls trapped in domestic violence.  Sankofa's research looks at the links between the use of exclusive language and domenstic violence.  At present, Sankofa tutors the courses "Men and Masculinities" and Sex, Gender and Society at UWI.

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