A Poem To My Country

Dear fatherland

the cradle of races
you lie among the many
with great sight of differences
in this mulatto of western languages

Oh great triangle!
you rise and fall
like ocean tides
in landscape and beauty
in patois and culture

Tell me you're not corrupt 
deny racial discrimination
country of peace
river of prawns, Africa in miniature

Cameroon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Richard. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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August 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Thank you Carol!
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November 10, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Recognition after recognition ! This should tell you how fantastic this poetry is dear poet ! Congratulations ! much love, james
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November 8, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week Richard. Love, Carol
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December 23, 2009 at 3:28 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor Richard and the best to you in the finals. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem, Richard! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn
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December 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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November 22, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Congratulations on having this wonderful poem featured this week. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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November 20, 2009 at 7:09 AM
Beautiful poem! Congrats on feature poem this week!
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November 18, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Richard congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Sincerely, Moses
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November 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Congrats on feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
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November 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
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November 16, 2009 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Congratulations on your being featured this week. Love, Iolanda
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November 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Interesting thoughts for the reader to ponder about. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
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August 10, 2009 at 5:49 AM
What a wonderful way to start a new week reading your new poetry Richard.Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
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August 9, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara
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