If You Find Africa
if you find Africa walking
and you want to help
carry him not in your vehicle
teach him how to make one
if you find Africa crying
and you want to give joy
do not offer subsistence aid
teach him how to make peace
if you find Africa hungry
and you want to help
do not bring bags of things
teach him how to bag wisdom
if you find Africa sitting on gold
and you want to help
do not take over the land
teach him how to mine add value
if you find Africa fighting
and you want to bring harmony
do not bring guns
teach them life of brotherhood
Africa is the first, best and last gift
God helps those who help themselves
Copyright © Solomon Ochwo-Oburu | Year Posted 2017
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