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African son

I'm an African son
From my mother's womb
I brought the colour of chocolate 
To be the son of soil

All strong, all articulate 
Born skilled, born the best
And proud of being black
As the night full of stars

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 12/29/2023 6:32:00 AM
Lovely message Gete..
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Gete Basilio
Date: 12/29/2023 9:26:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 12/29/2023 5:20:00 AM
Beautiful love the positive energy.
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Gete Basilio
Date: 12/29/2023 9:26:00 PM
Thank you. I really find myself identified in my homeland.

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