Biography:
Mwila Mambwe sought refuge in South Africa, fleeing the war-ravaged country of his birth. Originally from Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, his personal journey of strife and overcoming adversity finds expression in his poetry, most notably in the compilation Coming from the Struggle.
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Ocean
Gentle, smooth, Fangala faliya. I see you moving, dancing, Fangala faliya I sit here to ponder Fangala faliya ! Fangala faliya ! Fela.
Soothing breeze,
Nice roaring noise,
Fold your sleeves
Mighty giant ocean.
What makes you smile?
What brings you joy?
Laughter at all times,
Days, nights and infinity.
You never rest nor sleep.
Clapping your hands, shaking.
Underneath you provide to million
Siblings, you lend to the land and
Never pays you back.
Thunder, oh ! Great ocean.
Quench the fire following
Fugitives,
Cover the doors of pirating
Boats,
Sutain the life of those
Seeking healing,
Splash the waters
To praise your maker.
This mystery,
Breathing peace and
Releif to my soul.
Saying,
Peace to the waters,
Rivers and oceans.
Peace to the land,
Hills , mountains and valleys.
Peace to the birds of the field.
Eagles and vultures of the
Air.
Peace to the jungle of Africa.
Lions, antelopes, cats and dogs.
Peace between enemies.
Government troops and rebels.
Peace between us.
Tribes, races, nations, ethnic groups
And religions.
Peace to mankind, humankind, womankind.
Peace to the world,
Peace to Africa.
Peace.
