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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December 29, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Lovely message Gete..
Basilio  Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Thank you!
Jones Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Beautiful love the positive energy.
Basilio  Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Thank you. I really find myself identified in my homeland.
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