I Feel African In Every Vein

I feel African in every vein
the arteries pulsate with love
this continent is so dear to me

I feel African in every breath
the challenges the world paints
I see not but beautiful Africa

All Africans here and far away
join me to hold Africa together
no piece should go to the winds

The unity of the land of Africa
the resources of the land of Africa
are gifts no humans brought here

Patriots of Africa come hold hands
this land you owe loving service
dust off yourselves to build Africa

Old Africa where is your wisdom?
come out of your boxes and unite
the world is vibrant, lets wake up

I feel African in every vein
Africa my sweet-heart duty calls
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Neumann Avatar
June 10, 2017 at 2:44 AM
Great. And what I need to today, when worries about South Africa. Your poem is balm to my soul...
Horn Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 6:47 AM
This is just like God Bless America. Go back and look at the words. The surface may look great but it is underneath that counts the most. God, scenes, animals and weather and water and fields are always things to mention.
Y. Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 6:22 PM
Wow! Solomon, what beautiful and heartfelt lyrics you have penned. I could imagine them set to music or a lovely chant. I can just sense the pride in each and every word. You had me at your title alone. Excellent job:-)Alexis
Ochwo-Oburu Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 7:35 AM
You have excited me so much. Not yet written in music but so it will.Thanks Alexis.
Coreggia Avatar
May 20, 2017 at 3:24 PM
Wow! What an awesome and beautiful song. You poured you heart into this and it shows Solomon. A Fave and a 7. I wish I could hear it with the music, 'cause I feel like singing along:)
Ochwo-Oburu Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 7:37 AM
Coreggia, You tickle my hidden talents by your praise. I hope to put it in music soon. God bless you, dear.
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