For years she has been walking beside me
You could say she has been more loyal than my shadow has ever been
For she is with me all the time.
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I tried to dodge her, I swear I did my all
But she keeps tracking me down – it’s creepy.
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She always knows where I am and what I do
I tried changing locations but she keeps popping.
I guess you could say we are destined to be together forever.
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But something about this friendship doesn’t seem right
I don’t love her as much as she loves me.
I won’t lie she gives me butterflies in my tummy
I can’t really tell if it’s good or not
But I wonder if she is worth me pursuing this friendship.
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The more time passes, the harder it is to get rid of her
But I have found a way to block her out.
She keeps trying to creep in but I told her I can’t do this anymore.
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She is mad at me I know,
And I do miss her at times for she was always one with me.
She made it easy for me to feel comfortable in my little shell
But with her around, I wasn’t growing
And so I had to let her go
And now I am prospering more than ever.
Her name is “Doubt” and I pray she hasn’t made it into your life
Jane Mpholo is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and changemaker from Botshabelo, South Africa. As CEO of Jane Mpholo Pty Ltd, she is pioneering work in theatre, film, and site-specific performance art. The first recipient of the CCIA’s “Outstanding Actor in Theatre” award, she has performed, written, and produced for national and international stages. Honored with two honorary awards from Onalerona Productions NPC and the Southern Region Women in Media Awards, she is a mentor, producer, and advocate for inclusivity. Through bold storytelling, she sparks important conversations, shaping the performing arts landscape and inspiring change worldwide.
