TALES OF THE AFRICAN PEOPLE
The truth of our story is clouded in doubt
Our history is a woven craft
Where every image is an abstract
A canvas that strays from the truth.
The tales of the African people
Are older than the histories written
How we thrived in our simplicity
Is a mystery they can't seem to fathom.
What became of the tales of old
Of how we lived amidst diamonds and gold?
Of the courageous men, bold and true
Who stood up for justice, their stories untold?
The tales of the African people
Go beyond the pages of books
Rooted in ancient traditions
They demand all the admiration they should.
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