Best Ethiopia Poems

 Greece and Ethiopia have had  unwavering and unbroken
        bonds of friendship since ancient times.
Greece is the land of freedom and democracy, also  one of the pillars
of worldwide civilization in all sectors
{philosophy, poetry , art etc.}
The...

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It was late in gorgeous springtime, and I was teaching my class,
A lesson in African history, and the events of time's hourglass.

My fourth graders were very attentive, as I recounted the glory,
Of tales such as Mansa Musa's, maybe the richest man in history!

Sultan of Mali...

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Waterfalls here and there sprout (A)
From the bottom of the mountain (B)
Monkeys and apes are gamboling (C)
Comfortably, somewhere on the leafy soil (D)
On trees top, snacking from the wild fruit (A)
Gathered, seemed as they had a summit (A)

Somewhere wavering on the tree (E)
I were alone...

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Beauty
 Beauty is not about being beautiful 
 It is about being respectful 
 Beauty is not about your skin colour
 It is about your heart
 It is about your faith 
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the Semienite kings erected stelae
to the kingdom of the wrestling with God;
Ethiopian hinterlands ruled with the iron fist of Judea, 
the flag of Magen David swaying in Abyssinian winds.

Judit?battle-hungry commander of war,
panzer-woman of Scriptural Armageddon!

the queen casts her leather noose
and steers the forces of Beta...

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From the ancient kingdom of Aksum
To the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
Ethiopia's cultural wealth shines bright—  
A droplet of wonder on history's umbrella.

The harmony between graves and crosses  
Speaks of a rich and diverse heritage
Iconic biblical scenes, the Waaqeffanna of Oromo 
Elevate Ethiopia's cultural...

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