The fruits of our patience
Someone recently was commenting on Zimbabweans’ so-called patience. She said that it’s as if the challenges of the past few years have taught us that we have a deep reserve of resilience, and given us a confidence that we can survive just about anything. There is a resignation that goes with that, but also a deep reserve of strength. The worst may yet be on its way. But:
People are just waiting patiently, hopeful that there will be change. People are not really worried about the intimidation. The army are trying to create civil unrest but the people are just waiting patiently. The actions being taken by the powers that be show weakness. They are trying to provoke people. This patience Zimbabwean people have may be seen as a weakness but it is really a strength. They won’t be able to squash us. Nothing remains the same. It’s a revolution in its own way. It’s a question of time. Those alive by then will see the fruits of our patience.