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| Mtemwapoetry project in Mwanza Tz |
There's only a small part that says you can block it,
But time doesn't wait for you, it passes like a shadow. It doesn't give any information.
And when you're in the lab, all the scientific indicators fail to recognize the appearance of chemicals,
The field is filled with grass, which is why the harvests do not continue,
Proverbs about the time to come can be misleading,
Because little by little, they can generate a lot
In the morning, you did not care of the seeds, saying that you were waiting until noon
And the noon that you were counting on does not pass, neither electricity nor darkness comes out,
The morning is a success.
Age has peaked and even its chart has dropped,
Saying it cannot exceed gravitational force,
The weight has increased and the water is full in the sea,
You can't walk past anymore.
The window of the doors of consciousness is blocked,
And communications rub the cables,
That's why you don't see any sense, you failed to prepare the project in the morning,
And at night, all the lights are off!
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This poem explores themes of the relentless nature of time and the unpredictability of life , progress , stagnation, and the limits of human perception or consciousness.
Limited Control Over Time: The line "There's only a small part that says you can block it" it show that humans have minimal power to stop or control time. Despite some awareness or effort, most of life’s progression is beyond our influence.
Time Moves Swiftly and Unpredictably: "Time doesn't wait for you, it passes like a shadow" emphasizes that time is fleeting, silent, and unstoppable, much like a shadow that constantly shifts and cannot be held or caught.
Uncertainty in Scientific or Logical Understanding: The mention that "all the scientific indicators fail to recognize the appearance of chemicals" indicates that, sometimes, scientific or logical tools are insufficient to predict or explain certain moments or phenomena, highlighting life's mysteries.
Natural Cycles and Their Impact: The phrase "The field is filled with grass, which is why the harvests do not continue," show that natural cycles and conditions—such as weather, growth, and harvest—are unpredictable and can disrupt expected progress or results.
Misleading Proverbs and the Accumulation of Small Gains: "Proverbs about the time to come can be misleading, because little by little, they can generate a lot," implies that common sayings or assumptions about the future might be deceptive. Small, consistent efforts or seemingly insignificant moments can accumulate into significant outcomes over time.
Delay and Waiting: The lines "In the morning, you did not care of the seeds, saying that you were waiting until noon" show a period of procrastination or anticipation. The speaker or subject is delaying action, waiting for a specific moment (noon).
Unfulfilled Expectations: The "noon that you were counting on does not pass" and "neither electricity nor darkness comes out" imply that the expected change or event doesn't happen. The anticipated transition or outcome is stalled, indicating frustration or disappointment.
Morning as a Success: The statement "The morning is a success" contrasts with the previous delay, signaling that despite waiting, the morning (a symbol of new beginnings or clarity) has already arrived and brought success or realization.
Aging and Limitations: "Age has peaked and even its chart has dropped," along with "saying it cannot exceed gravitational force," references the natural decline or limits of life and human capability. It emphasizes that aging has reached its peak and the potential for further growth diminishes, like the objects affected by gravity.
Accumulation and Immutability: "The weight has increased and the water is full in the sea" depicts an accumulation—of burdens, time, or emotions—that cannot be easily changed. The sea's fullness symbolizes saturation and the inescapable nature of certain states.
Impossibility of Moving Forward :The line "You can't walk past anymore" indicates a point of being blocked or stuck, unable to move forward due to accumulated limitations or barriers.
Blocked Consciousness: The final line, "The window of the doors of consciousness is blocked," portrays a mental or spiritual paralysis, where awareness or enlightenment is hindered, symbolizing a state of confinement within one's own mind or perception.
The poem reflects on life's fleeting nature, the unpredictability of progress, and the importance of patience and persistence, recognizing that small steps often lead to meaningful results despite the uncertainties.