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Africa Poems | Examples of Africa Poetry

Africa Poems - Examples of all types of africa poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for africa.
The captives
Held as captives in a ship Chains binding us together Hunger, but we could not starve Tears but we could not cry. We were warriors of our land Children of the soil May the gods forbid that our ancestors...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, culture, death, freedom,
Form: Free verse
NEWS
GOD Does Not Choose His People Base On Color...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, america, bible, black
Form: Free verse



Dig Your Grave
We stand outside the inn Arua is a kiln We crawl back in But we know no kin Mungu ni mukee! Bawls Pastor Paddy From the inside of a robot Mazarau's robot When we look outside and can barely view any clouds We know this...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa,
Form: Rhyme

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DELUSIONAL
It's an illusion Says the teacher Not all you see Are reality Many are delusional It only makes you emotional. People deceiving people People believing void Words without actions It's all delusional A propaganda Taking wrong for right. Like a old saying Ain't...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, children, christian, community,
Form: Free verse
LOSING IT ALL
I'm losing it All of me is fading away My good heart Strong mind My sense Because people ain't getting it People's actions driving me insane. The world Making me crazy Many are so lazy Hurting another To be happy Betraying each other For temporary...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, city, community, cry,
Form: Free verse



SLAVES
GOD Love Slaves Too...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, africa, america, angel,
Form: Free verse
THE DARK
The dark very deep Many are afraid of it Few find the courage To navigate through it Many were lost in it Some died from the fear of it. Some name it evil and more The suffering and pains Shame, hate...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, black african american,
Form: Epic
LIONS DON'T BARK
Lions don't barks They roar Always active and focus Ready to take action at any time They set eyes on a prey or an attacker. Lions don't relent They go furiously and fearlessly After what they want or need No matter the...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, children, christian, community,
Form: Free verse
Overseers
White People Are Overseers For The Rich...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, america, bible, black
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa Would dearly like a drama pause. Ah! Despite reshuffling the GNU Cabinet with much care, He must tolerate the babes in arms, still a cross to bear. ...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, humorous,
Form: Clerihew
TO BLACK PEOPLE
Remember CHRIST Lived Under The Rome Empire ...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, america, bible, black
Form: Free verse
The Night Train
I stepped out at mid-night with a small bag and board the night train, a journey that should have taken an hour lasted for three days, stopping at every interval picking up bags and pans...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, america, break up,
Form: Narrative
CUNNING
What they condemn publicly They secretly admire What they despise publicly They secretly respect They're so deceiving Acting cunning and it's not funny. They're so crispy Very and always crafty Attaining anything with deceit Always trampling on another...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, children, christian, community,
Form: Narrative
LONGING
For so many years now There are so many things I've been longing for A yearning desire Very unquenchable Salivating for liberation Steadily craving for absolute freedom. I've been aching For unconditional love Eagerly and restlessly Pining and suffering For...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, creation, dedication, deep,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Isis
I melted into liquid azure. Beached in her breast. God is a woman? Nurturing spirit. Held womb like. Trials of life no more. Feminine vibrations resound. Spiritual harmony. Ego to zero. Hate erased. Melanin copper magnetic. And so, I was born. I felt safe. And so, I returned. Lost...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, black love, deep,
Form: Free verse

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