African

1

See me rising

Through the mist

Cameras flashing

This is not vain glory

Spot lights on me

Because I have what it takes

God put it there

I was told to let

My light shine

And so when they ask me

Who are you?

A big fat sunshine grin

appears on my face

Because I know who I am

The word Can’t

is not in my vocabulary

I’m an AfriCAN




2

I was made in His image

Victory is my destiny

I’m history in the making

I will not fail

I am a champion

I have nothing to loose

If I perish, I perish

That’s my creed

I am resolved to do

what I’m made for

Defeat doesnt exist

in my world

Yes I can

Impact or Die

This is my resolution

I’m born to win

I’m an AfriCAN

 

3

What a shock!

is what they said

when I emerged

through the ashes

My hands are blessed

My fingers trained

for battle

Victory runs

through my chromes

I have no concept

of defeat

Did I hear cant?

Own up!

 You Charlatan!

And Yes I Can

because I’m an AfriCAN

 

4

I will break the heart

of my enemies

I will hand them the towel

to wipe their tears

When they experience me

it will be epic

There will be no remedy

For their ultimate tragedy

Take that u hater!

Victory will be my name

On that Blessed day

Their lives will never

Be the same

When the battle is turned

at the gates

I am anointed to win

I’m an AfriCAN

 

by Tetteh Addo

black african americanfree verse

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Beata Agustin

July 4, 2024 at 1:54 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A

February 16, 2016 at 1:56 PM

nice to read this one again

Skat A

December 1, 2015 at 1:19 PM

Tetteh, Enjoyed reading your poem today. ~SKAT~

Lizanne Scholtz

January 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Enjoyed your poem, welcome to Poetry Soup Tetteh. Elizabeth

Tetteh Addo

January 11, 2012 at 6:59 AM

Thank u

Carol Sunshine Brown

January 11, 2012 at 6:05 AM

A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Tetteh. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Poet Destroyer A

January 10, 2012 at 11:56 PM

wow... Tetteh.... like Michael said very strong... a very wonderful poem.. Thank you for sharing your awesome poem. Take care and have yourself a good night ;-) always,..p.d.