Nomad - Geoffrey Oryema

The other day

I looked at myself

In the mirror

Do not hide your face

Do not hide your face

From me

When I feel sad

On the day

When I call you

Answer me

Please answer me

And turn your shy

Ears towards me

No cows and no grass

To graze on

Makes me feel

I’m a nomad

I’m lost and silent

In the wilderness

Like an owl among the ruins

My wings lined with ashes

Alone on the roof

I feel I’m a nomad

I feel I’m a nomad

I feel I’m a nomad

My days go up in smoke

My bones are aching

My days go up in smoke

My heart is breaking

Good walking leaves

No track behind it

Do not hide your face

Do not hide your face

From me

When I feel sad…