I have never been to Africa
I have only seen programs on TV
Verdant jungles teeming with wildlife
and deep, dark mysteries unexplored then
invaded and exploited bringing in the past
the many changes
The plains teeming with lions and wilderbeast
caught in the web of life like we are chained
by a pattern, a cycle that ensnares as Fate
deals its blows
The news tells of humankind's reoccurring pattern
and constant plight: War Violence Starvation get
the upperhand in an ancient land so vast.
There should be none of these bad things
just the songs and happy stories of ancient times,
the heartbeat of Africa's soul
And then I read the poems of their poets
that tell of hope and courage and dreams
as the people rise above their desperation
and breathe the wind of change for the new days
ahead
I have never been to amazing Africa
but everything that is found there can be found here too
I have often said Humanity's greatest achievement
would be if we could ever maintain world peace
and sow the freewill seeds of our fate by
our own hands and thoughts and actions
I have never been to Africa
a land so teeming with life, history and culture.
Everywhere in this world there beats a loving heart
and peaceful mind filled with thoughts,
dreams and desires that begin in the home
and raises the human spirit to soaring heights
and speaks of freedom.
I have never been to Africa
and its people have a dream to realize
to reach and grab and hold on to
and break free to make a better life
for their futures in verdant, vast, ancient Africa's
dynamic soul.
A beautiful poem for a worthy cause. I will buy some of the books for me and my family members :) Thank you for sharing, i went and read her post :)
For anyone interested Megan Mateo's Poetry For Change post is on page 35 of the poetics and poetry forum
Well expressed thoughts and feelings nicely brought forth in persuasive expressions with conviction. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.
Such a peaceful verse for my continent, Africa. Thanks for the nice thoughts and hopes. Perfect piece. Perfect peace. 10+++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
My poem was written for a special anthology project.I'm still waiting for word of publication date and if they will be sending a release form out to me..You can look up Poetry For Change (In Africa) or Megan Mateo on Facebook where the cause is listed.
What exactly is the cause? Thanks