Inspired to Write

I write. I don’t write what I like. I write what inspires me. I write what is right in my mind by the time that I write. I bleed the ink on paper – scribbling my emotions and frustrations; spilling my soul – ‘cause writing has no limit when it comes to expressions.

My journey with writing began with poetry when I was doing the 12^th grade at Chris Hani High School in 2002. It was after I listened to Robert Kelly’s ‘World's Greatest’ hit song. It sounded poetic to me. I remember some time in 2004 when I got to read the lyrics of the song on the web; I discovered that it is indeed a poem.

I could not proceed on writing due to some discouragements. Then my situation began to get dreadful in 2008 – exacerbated by the global recession. I went back to writing whilst reading voraciously with the inspiration I drew from my frustrations. I contributed some of my writings to local newspapers, magazines and electronic magazines.

I later realised that writing is my passion. That I needed to enrol for a qualification that corresponds with this passion. I stumbled upon different options; but by the end of 2012, I was certain that I should pursue a BA degree in Communication Science. Due to financial constraints, I had to wait for two years to officially begin with it via correspondence. I am enjoying it. I feel like I have found myself.

The degree that I am currently reading, my writing contributions, in addition to Amalahle Ashushu blog - helped me to secure an editorial assistant internship at Kings Publishing. I was competing with candidates who have media credentials. Even though I underwent rigorous assessments, I give credit to my writings and this blog. My boss (The editor) told me that he rejected a lot of applicants hence they cannot write.

This internship heralds my lifelong career in print media. I feel flattered, particularly hence I surpassed candidates with media credentials. The commencement date was the 15^th of February 2016. We work on four business titles. The client is Cape Media. I get to learn something new daily on trade and investments; skills development; transformation; leadership in local government; entrepreneurship; commerce and industry. This internship fulfils the statement that says: “When one door closes, the other one opens.” I lost my job on the 21^st of December 2015; I have been unemployed ever since.

This article is the expression of gratitude to Robert Kelly’s ‘World's Greatest’ classic that inspired me to start writing.

Hereunder are the lyrics and the link to the video of the song ‘World's Greatest’:

The World's Greatest

By: Robert Kelly

I am a mountain,

I am a tall tree, oh

I am a swift wind

Sweeping the country

I am a river,

Down in the valley, oh

I am a vision

And I can see clearly

If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say

I'm that star up in the sky

I'm that mountain peak up high

Hey I made it, hmm

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that little bit of hope

When my back's against the ropes

I can feel it, hmm

I'm the worlds greatest

I am a giant

I am an Eagle oh

I am a lion

Down in the jungle

I am a marching band

I am the people oh

I am a helping hand

I am a hero

If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall look 'em in the face and say

I'm that star up in the sky

I'm that mountain peak up high

Hey I made it, hmm

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that little bit of hope

When my back's against the ropes

I can feel it, hmm

I'm the worlds greatest

In the ring of life,

I'll reign in love (I will reign)

And the world will notice a king (oh, yeah)

When all is darkness,

I'll shine a light (shine a light)

And the mirrors of successes reflect in me (Me)

I'm that star up in the sky

I'm that mountain peak up high

Hey I made it

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that little bit of hope

When my back's against the ropes

I can feel it

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that star up in the sky

I'm that mountain peak up high

Hey I made it

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that little bit of hope

When my back's against the ropes

I can feel it

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that star up in the sky

I'm that mountain peak up high

Hey I made it

I'm the worlds greatest

I'm that little bit of hope

When my back's against the ropes

I can feel it

I'm the worlds greatest

(He's the greatest) Can you feel it?

(Can you feel it?)He's the greatest

(He's the greatest)Can you feel it?

(Can you feel it?)I saw the light

(He's the greatest)At the end of the tunnel

(Can you feel it?)Believe in a pot of gold

(He's the greatest)At the end of a rainbow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgcovIu3k9o

Source: http://www.metrolyrics.com/the-worlds-greatest-lyrics-r-kelly.html