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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 The Insolent Rib

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.