by George Shadrack Kamanda
I think about our history and not our mystery
I worry about our exploitation, not our purported degeneration
I imagine the blankness of our continent scenery
I puzzled over our rules of strenuous institutions
I grapple as to what will be the solution to our socio-economic savagery
I warrant a revolution: that is called education
I hold a fact that we are in the basement of humanity
I rationalize our society outcomes to object to such!
I challenge to the fact of our present status quo is based on our negativity
I reflect daily,
I plead for a peaceful and watchful nationalism and patriotism
As Africa rise, West to East, North to South, we all shall see the power in unity and togetherness.
I believe in doing this, we will fade off tribalism, nepotism, and favoritism
That have plagued our societies through senseless wars of socio-religious negativity
As I learned in history books, Africa was the cradle of human civilizations
Oh, Africa! The fire of change burns within us.
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ABOUT THE POET ~
I was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Currently living in the United States, I see myself as an unconventional social change poet and a global citizen. I write to inspire, empower, and educate Africans and all interested voices around the world on potent social, political and global issues. My podium will engage in bringing about insightful ideas about humanity and our personality in all our works of life, especially writings dealing with social and political issues in societies around the world, Africa importance and some thoughtful but provocative opinions as experienced on contemporary issues affecting people in Africa.
Last updated September 18, 2016