Ghanaian Poems


GHANAIAN GIRL

...I told her I'm a stranger 
A souvenir 
She thought I am from Ghana 
Because I'm black like Ghanaians
She concurred
While listening to my accent 
She confirmed I'm a Nigerian.

She said she ca...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, creation, crush, dedication,
Form: Narrative

Ghanaian culture diversity

...On the coast of gold(Ghana) where ethnic cultures intertwines like glittering and colourful 'bonwire' kente
A vibrant tapestry of diversity divine. 
Starting from the South where the powerful Ashan...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, art, celebration, culture,
Form: Free verse


Ghanaian culture diversity

...On the coast of gold(Ghana) where ethnic cultures intertwines like glittering and colourful 'bonwire' kente
A vibrant tapestry of diversity divine. 
Starting from the South where the powerful Ashan...
...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, art, celebration, culture,
Form: Free verse

The Ghanaian Dream

...I wake up for this country again?
Well it's not my fault, maybe it's God who deserves the blame.
Out of a 100 people in my country, 89 people dema prayers be the same.
"God Abeg make I lef this co...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, art, visionary, wisdom,
Form: Free verse

Ultimatum of French Ambassador To Leave Niger In 48 Hours From Last Friday

...When someone is told to go back in his country
 in peace, it is very wise to go early 
to avoid public shame. 
When the Ultimatum of French ambassador 
of 48 hours to leave Niger's territory pass...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, political,
Form: Free verse


Premium MemberClerihew Kawami

...Ghanaian Atta Kawami
so loved street are you see
A statement in the vernecular
best seen outdoors from afar...
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Categories: ghanaian, art, people,
Form: Clerihew

Billy Bob

...BILLY BOB:
This is ANDERSON WALKINHSHOES... 
Chorus:
Ooh...ooh....new life, new soul. 
Ooh... Ooh... Life on a good road. 
New page will be flipped after life shools me, we, they and you too.
Y...
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Categories: ghanaian, change, christian, dedication, destiny,
Form: Lyric

Marks of An African Woman

...Upriver - a place where she goes to fetch water and firewood 
Hair is neatly decorated with a collection of cowries and coins 
Stretch marks that cover the entirety of 
her growing belly

Beauti...
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Categories: ghanaian, 12th grade, africa, beautiful,
Form: Free verse

Xenophobia

...Xenophobia 
We are not seeing the Africa inspired by Mandiba.
We are not seeing the Africa inspired by our 
Ancient Kings of rusted spear and shield.

This is not Africa!
This is African inspir...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, black african american,
Form: Blank verse

Culture Chameleon

...In youthful exuberance I become a culture bandit
Well exposed, but never really learning.
Modernity taking a toll as Papa and Ante chased the goods
For my sake they said... No mistakes... deed was...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, community, confidence, cool,
Form: Free verse

Culture Chameleon

...In youthful exuberance I become a culture bandit
Well exposed, but never really learning.
Modernity taking a toll as Papa and Ante chased the goods
For my sake they said... No mistakes... deed was...
...
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Categories: ghanaian, africa, community, confidence, cool,
Form: Free verse

Ghana Is Sick

...We belong to ourselves on primary agenda,
The voice of our homeland Ghana bitterly expresses her feelings over failing governments.
Governments that come to serve our land with poisonous aroma.
An...
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Categories: ghanaian, anger,
Form: Dramatic Verse

A One Two Three Is Neither a One To One Or a Two Plus Six

...Oh great. It is time to build a snowman in a fire place. Just ensure even placement and it is imperative to use the fire guard. Shrink sinking surrounding shaping shifting sailing sip. A shapeless ga...
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Categories: ghanaian, anniversary, april, august, baseball,
Form: I do not know?

One Country, One World

...Which nation of the world
Do I belong?
I belong to the nation 
Of unity,
No transgression,
And freedom for all.

I belong to the nation 
Of  Equalities-
Equality between 
Proletariat and aristocracy
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Categories: ghanaian, body, desire, devotion, love,
Form: Free verse
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