An expression in rhyme

Inspired by our Rugby World Cup win

We’ve found a way … Hooray! Hooray!

A future to harness and “hope” to display

Let’s use the principals of this glorious game

And implement all to create a new frame

Let’s mimic the moves to the highest degree

In all that we do from A to Zee

In government, in workplaces, in relationships, too

It’s a much bigger project that we are compelled to do

Discipline is the key … respect and honour

From you on to me

It takes courage, resilience

A passion and a will

A love for the game and an intensity of skill Fortitude is not an illusion It is a great strength of mind It’s a determination of a very special kind

So, with the eye on the ball and a clear-cut intent

We can swing it, or scrum it without any relent

Let’s recall and remember the need that we had

For the TRC to erase “all the bad”

This was truth telling and reconciliation

It came with apologies and humiliation

Where are we now? And what have we done?

It’s the Comrades Marathon that we have not yet run

Now it’s time yet again to be brave

So, with unity and enthusiasm and a Mexican wave

Surrender! Let us better behave!

Be done with frustration Seek only excellence for our nation

We need to comprehend that we really do need to mend

It’s another beginning, it’s not yet the end

Stop skullduggery, dishonesty, and greed —

A difficult measure if we want to succeed

So yes, indeed, let’s take cognisance and heed

Choose someone dynamic to take the lead

We do need TV technicalities, also the strict refs

We need different opinions to put queries to rest

Let’s elevate our players They always give their best

They learn from instruction to galvanise the rest

So, pass the ball wide, lengthen your stride

Be tactical and clever, never give up … no never!

Always seek direction and the winning goal

Retain, importantly, your innermost soul

Let’s feed it and sustain it It’s a process to embark We’re tired of the blackouts, And being in the dark Practice makes perfect It’s a ladder of ascent Don’t ever waste opportunities

This is rapid descent Rather act hastily

Let’s remain worldrenowned

We never want to weaken Nor wilt or pull each other down