the birth of rennie d

This poem, published in Vent Vol. 8, June 1984 (a Rhodes University Lit.Soc Publication), marks the birth of Rennie D:

my ears are plugged
deaf nothing
can't hear
can't understand
plagued with uncertainty

dare trust dare love
trust and love
understanding comes
knowledge ability bring
freedom love

rennie D
2 March 1984
revised 24 February 2006