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Best Ghanaian Poems

Below are the all-time best Ghanaian poems written by Poets on PoetrySoup. These top poems in list format are the best examples of ghanaian poems written by PoetrySoup members


Ghanaian culture diversity
On the coast of gold(Ghana) where ethnic cultures intertwines like glittering and colourful 'bonwire' kente
A vibrant tapestry of diversity divine. 
Starting from the South where...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, art, celebration, culture,
Form: Free verse



The Ghanaian Dream
I wake up for this country again?
Well it's not my fault, maybe it's God who deserves the blame.
Out of a 100 people in my country,...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, art, visionary, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
Ghanaian culture diversity
On the coast of gold(Ghana) where ethnic cultures intertwines like glittering and colourful 'bonwire' kente
A vibrant tapestry of diversity divine. 
Starting from the South where...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, art, celebration, culture,
Form: Free verse
One Country, One World
Which nation of the world
Do I belong?
I belong to the nation 
Of unity,
No transgression,
And freedom for all.

I belong to the nation 
Of  Equalities-
Equality between...

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Categories: ghanaian, body, desire, devotion, love,
Form: Free verse
Culture Chameleon
In youthful exuberance I become a culture bandit
Well exposed, but never really learning.
Modernity taking a toll as Papa and Ante chased the goods
For my sake...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, community, confidence, cool,
Form: Free verse



Ultimatum of French Ambassador To Leave Niger In 48 Hours From Last Friday
When someone is told to go back in his country
 in peace, it is very wise to go early 
to avoid public shame. 
When the...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, political,
Form: Free verse
Culture Chameleon
In youthful exuberance I become a culture bandit
Well exposed, but never really learning.
Modernity taking a toll as Papa and Ante chased the goods
For my sake...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, community, confidence, cool,
Form: Free verse
Ghana Is Sick
We belong to ourselves on primary agenda,
The voice of our homeland Ghana bitterly expresses her feelings over failing governments.
Governments that come to serve our land...

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Categories: ghanaian, anger,
Form: Dramatic Verse
Xenophobia
Xenophobia 
We are not seeing the Africa inspired by Mandiba.
We are not seeing the Africa inspired by our 
Ancient Kings of rusted spear and shield.

This...

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Categories: ghanaian, africa, black african american,
Form: Blank verse
A One Two Three Is Neither a One To One Or a Two Plus Six
Oh great. It is time to build a snowman in a fire place. Just ensure even placement and it is imperative to use the fire...

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Categories: ghanaian, anniversary, april, august, baseball,
Form: I do not know?
Billy Bob
BILLY BOB:

Back in Malibu,
Where I met Billy Bob at a certain corridor.
He's a Caucasian from Baltimore;
A professor at the University of Oregon,
Expertise teaching universal algebra.
Told...

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Categories: ghanaian, change, christian, dedication, destiny,
Form: Lyric
Marks of An African Woman
Upriver - a place where she goes to fetch water and firewood 
Hair is neatly decorated with a collection of cowries and coins 
Stretch marks...

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Categories: ghanaian, 12th grade, africa, beautiful,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Clerihew Kawami
Ghanaian Atta Kawami
so loved street are you see
A statement in the vernecular
best seen outdoors from afar...

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Categories: ghanaian, art, people,
Form: Clerihew

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