Solomon Ochwo-Oburu Poet Elegiac Lyric

Mystery Children of South Sudan

In Africa if you cry
some think you are laughing
in Africa if you laugh
some think you are crying
some believe you are amusing
what about these mystery children? 

Mystery children of South Sudan
over one million away from home 
over one million in camps within
out touring other lands for adventure?
out catching grasshoppers for breakfast?
these mystery children!

Africa the powerful land of resources
which African nation gives food?
which one gives warm blankets?
who gives affectionate love?
come Africa, rescue innocent little angels
have empathy you rich Africa

Mystery children of South Sudan,
who will wipe your tears in Africa?

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Anne-Marie Coreggia May 20, 2017 at 2:50 PM Solomon, that was a powerful write. I was also unaware of what was happening to innocent children in South Sudan. I wish your poem could be printed in school books all across the nation and we could bring up people's awareness and sensitivity:) Amitiés