Four

Adli
In his own mind he believes
he is a poet, a musician, a dervish,
a photographer and an artist. In this night,
this shadow world, he dons the mask of
Geronimo, the stubborn Apache warrior
who refused to submit to the inevitable.

By day he tries to be a communications

expert, a project manager, a good friend, a
caring father and a lover. He struggles
to remain spiritually connected.

He is inspired most by his three

daughters and the cynical looks
of the love of his life. Together,
these four, make up the petals
of his soul. Without them, he would
never have survived the life-changing
journey from Cape Town to Pretoria.
Sadi
a
The fire in his soul, this shoe
lover has inspired him to
embrace change, follow his
heart, confront his demons
and find solace in meditation.
She held his hand through
troubled times and
presented him with the gift
of three daughters.

She thinks he takes

himself too
seriously.
Bilqi
sAs generous as water,
the Queen of Sheba
has taught her father to
believe in himself, in his
own creative talent and,
through her constant
questioning, never to
forget one’s roots.

She plans his

life beyond
work.
This earth princess,
Sar
a
with quiet
disposition, has
taught her Dad
to love
unconditionally,
to always be
fair, to not
forget one’s
promises
and to seek
the rhythm

within.

She wants
him to give up
smoking.
Light as air, this
warm-hearted little
sprite has encouraged
her father to live in the
moment, to constantly
take risks and to remain

Ganaa
true to oneself.

She has also taught him to

have patience with that
which is still growing.
Fire Water

Earth Air