Student 24/7 May 2014 | Page 20

INSPIRATION To the Young Girls Haseena Saley To the young girls Oh young girl, where is your pride? Can you not see that his just trying to get in between your thighs? Use you and then go, But you keep going back to him begging for mo’ “Take me I’m all yours”, that’s what you say But you not alone, there’s more like you running his way I ask you young girl, where is your pride? Can you not see that his taking you for a ride? “I love you baby, can you not see” He lies blatantly He’ll say anything to get in your jeans But he does not mean it, not one darn thing Listen here young girl, he’s been around the block Knows exactly what to say to get your undies off He’ll make you feel like the only one That’s his way of “having fun” Use you till he’s had enough Then ups and leaves, without saying much At the end of the day You left with the pain His long gone and you all alone Left to pick up the pieces while he moves on A birthday for the betterment of all Kinga Siejek When you think of your birthday, you can’t help but be excited. Especially as a child. the idea that one day out of the whole year, you have one day dedicated to the celebration of you. Presents, cake, a party, most parents and people go out of their way to have a memorable and fun birthday. But how about making your special day about someone else? That is exactly what an amazing staff member on Campus decided to do. Mari-Leigh Pienaar, a lecturer in the School of Languages dedicated the whole of her May birthday month to supporting a local non-profit initiative, iCare, which is run by Charlene Hefer, a student of Pienaar’s. The charity raises funds to organise events for children and adults in need. Donations asked for include children’s clothes, toys, toiletries, food, blankets, and much more. On such event that Pienaar is asking help for is an Easter themed project for a children’s home in Meyerton on 7 June. How to get involved To help not only make Mari-Leigh Piennar’s birthday a special one, but to also help iCare and the people they aide, they are asking for any form of donations which can then be taken to 20 - Student 24/7 Mari-Leigh’s office (Building 6 - 104) or you can drop it off by Building 7 203. While the dealine for the Easther themed event may have passed, there are still many events that will be happening throughout the year, and help help will be greatly appreciated. The best way to enjoy a birthday is to spend it with people you love; where everyone around you is happy. What better way to make that happen than to help bring some joy to those around you. What a great way to bring the staff and students together, and helping the community all at once? Happy Birthday Mari-Leigh, and may those that you and iCare are helping enjoy your birthday with you!