It’s late … and we just want to go forward …
It’s late and if I watch Tendai Biti making the same comments on the same report they have been running since this morning I am going to do grievous bodily harm on the next person who walks through the door.
Then you switch to dead bc (ZBC) and they have been showing the most inane programmes today; soccer re-runs, how to do your own pedicure, and then a show about tortoises.
The world may be frustrated at the vacuum in the news, but Zimbabweans are simmering - the lid on the pressure cooker about to blow. There is an eerie quiet in the streets, the eye before the storm.
People are desperate to celebrate and find the joy we have so long been robbed of. But, who among us after almost a decade of despair can dare to believe that this is the end of tyranny?
The rumours are exhausting; a few minutes ago I was told that Bob is still here, he was spotted at zpf head quarters. But others insist he has fled to Malaysia, Mozambique, Libya.
One thing is for sure, Grace did not vote. The normal pattern is for her to respectfully stand behind the monster and smile vacantly behind DG sunglasses, bejeweled and designer clad, then limply place her ballot in the box. Yesterday she was nowhere in sight. Either she is under house arrest for dallying with yet another virile, young zpf stud or she has whisked the children off to safety.
The big question is whether or not the nasty, desperate little zpf vermin are trying to cook the books.
This would be the ultimate big lie, but one which would already have the patina of acceptance because of SADC’s announcement that the elections were free and fair. Once again Zimbabwe’s respect for the electoral process would be subverted to maintain his geriatric grip on power.
The world is desperate for Zimbabweans to hit the streets in protest, but I believe this would be just the thing the little maggot wants, for then he could declare martial law and it would be game over for democracy. The most important thing now is to reach deep down and find patience.
Most of us no longer care what happens to him – let him go and live out his days in the harsh desert sun with the memory of children’s cries haunting his nights.
Yes, we all want to see him suffer for his gross crimes against humanity, but more importantly we want to go forward and obliterate the pain with growth, health and prosperity.
Whatever happens, the Zimbabwean political landscape will never be the same.
March 30th, 2008 22:57
Thank you so much for coming with new information all the time. And for your comments that have smiles on our faces. FOr us no longer in Zim hearing about all this is great. You won’t be alone tonight.
March 30th, 2008 23:32
It’s really sad i tell. I agree with everything you have just said. I’m of the mind that the forces of terror, the same ones out to quash the people’s victory, gain precedence and power in the dark. It’s very likely that when we wake up tomorrow, these forces of darkness would have done their job, denying people their victory. it’s sad.
March 30th, 2008 23:47
We are holding our breathe too from across the seas. We feel for you who have stayed to fight. At times it has been unbearable to read about the immense suffering. Visiting, one feels the only thing left is what nature and God gave us, the beautiful hills, valleys, mountains and people. I have met many people across nations and continents who lived , worked as expatriates, visited, and they all have such fond memories, love for our country and its people. That gave me hope time and time again. Leaving home in 1992 for a chance to work with the UN when my life was falling apart, I can only pray that it is over. Those who died of aids, didn’t have to if they did not have to fight, struggle to get food, medicines,sugar, fuel and everything. I have prayed and continue praying that we shall overcome and we will. Friends told me I was mad to leave beautiful Zim. I felt the same and still do.
March 30th, 2008 23:48
Well done Zimbabweans, well done and all praise to you all for remaining calm. Remember two things: SADC and AU will not recognise a military coup; and more importantly, the army is not big enough to overrun the people of Zimbabwe. They can show force in one or two cities, in one or two areas, but not everywhere. And also we know now that many soldiers and policemen are also fed up with Mugabe. There is no going back on the polling station results, even if they rig Chimanimani that’s about all they can manage. The people have won! Speak to the police and soldiers you see, convince them to be on the people’s side. But stay calm… if there is fighting he will declare martial law.
March 31st, 2008 00:34
“This would be the ultimate big lie, but one which would already have the patina of acceptance because of SADC’s announcement that the elections were free and fair.”
Wrong guys. SADC said “peaceful and credible”. It should be INSTRUCTIVE that the words free and fair were not used in their report.