Brother Benjamin

Benjamin Zephaniah and I at a vegan festival event, 2017.

Brother Benjamin,
I remember words that you said
To me,
To many.
I remember words,
Because of words
You are master -
But you only massa’
In pursuit of mastery.
Sovereign yet a comrade,
You smiled when my song played.

We lived in your presence
And you leave us with presents,
To unwrap
to unfold
To tell
what is untold
To uphold
A legacy
That is more than just words.

Brother Benjamin.
Until we speak again.