I Am Secure

My room looks out to the wide open spaces My heart is touched by awakening faces I see the panic of people in motion I can stand here, look out on an ocean I am a wall awaiting a catchword I see the city laid out like a patchwork Alone, I am free from hatred and blindness I hope that this life is frozen and timeless My man is here, we grow old by inches Tomorrow I'll walk among heroes and princes I feed the boys, I hear secrets whispered I know the hearts that are battered and blistered I am secure in this world of apartheid This is my cell, but it's connected to star, light