Dr. Vandana Sharma Poet Acrostic

AFRICA

Age old tradition and civilization destroyed
  Faith replaced with cult
Ruled with racial discrimination
   Islamists killing women
Cradle of humanity ruined
    Africa in shambles


A Draconian State Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sara Jama

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Valsa George September 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM Pithy and powerful, showing the present plight of Africa. A great contest entry. All the best dear Vandana., Dr. Vandana Sharma September 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM :) Thank you

Len Gasun September 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM Oh so sad but you perfectly portrayed well the present situation. Prayer for Africa. May God heals our brothers and sisters there. Thanks for sharing your poetic talent with us dr. All the best in the contest. Hugs Dr. Vandana Sharma September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen September 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM - A true and brutal reality, Vandana - hugs Dr. Vandana Sharma September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM :(

sara Etgen-Baker September 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM thanks for sharing--a sad situation. Draconian states always create strife and destruction. Dr. Vandana Sharma September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM :(

Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM This is so sad. May God bless Africa Dr. Vandana Sharma September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM Thank you

Kevin Leake September 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM Wonderful Acrostic Enjoyed this piece Kevin Dr. Vandana Sharma September 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM Thank you

Victor Buhagiar September 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM Once I thought that a united Africa would be a great power. How wrong I was. Your description is so authentic. Dr. Vandana Sharma September 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM Thank you