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Weeping Africa

I hear Africa weeping gnashing her teeth in cold but custodians sit in glory Cows mooing bulls bellowing trees whistling wind blowing dust in eyes land cracking and dusty insects invading crops women labor in vain children- new market goats afar young- girls cakes of pleasure water migrating to the heavens but custodians sit in glory Tell me, weeping Africa what went wrong? two generations after Uhuru Africa telephones heaven, no network Is Africa blacklisted by God? Tell me weeping Africa why do custodians sit in glory, citizens eat dust children orphaned foxes feast on dead meat why, why? what went wrong?

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Joseph C Ogbonna

Date: 3/27/2017 11:28:00 PM

Solomon, your poem is not only factual, but based on nothing more than absolute honesty. I love Africans who are honest and not pretentious about the plight of the continent. I am African as well, a Nigerian to be precise. I frankly feel that my country, and the entire continent, as a matter of fact, the black race need urgent help. I am speaking like a pan African which I happen to be. Thanks for sharing this thought provoking poem.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/26/2017 8:48:00 AM

A sorrowful song. Beautifully penned.

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu
Date: 2/28/2017 9:19:00 AM

The reality for sure, Maureen! Thanks.