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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.
CRAZY WORLD
So many Societal flaws He's so flawless Always doing what's right Maintaining His ancestral lineage. So many weaknesses He's so strong Always standing firm Striving To liberate all from their inexperience. So many opportunities He was given none But,...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, community, confidence, corruption,
Form: Bio
THE SPEAKING OF THE TONGUES
Sweeter are the words That cannot be said It is so sweet Sour are the words That can be expressed It is wonderful thou A human being, A voice can modify Various languages As we speak And words can be spoken...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa, appreciation, bird,
Form: Free verse



Molding
The cold happy day reminds me of the old happy days When we had to mold to be happy even when we were fold but still happy We never waited to be told to be...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, art, creation, happiness,
Form: Free verse

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Premium Member Facing Poverty
If I went barefoot for a lifetime, shoes would be pointless. Toes ate board, concrete, grassland, shoreline. Me, Tarzan to pedicurist! ~ was poor but didn’t own it. ~ Text-book...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, appreciation, black love,
Form: Free verse
Shattering the Unbroken Cycle
Shattering the Unbroken Cycle Bully's shadow looms, a pervasive stain across all sectors, absurd, yet sustained Governments and schools deny workers' rights incentives, facilities, and dignity's light Seniors torment juniors with blows and pain emotional scars, hunger, and shame's stain Educators wound...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, africa, bullying, child,
Form: Lyric



Black Lion II
An old saying draws maggots as rotten as they be In truth is a reckoning that cometh before me Sly is the devil and cunning yet I see Wicked in its ways as it stands before me Quote it...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, innocence, perspective,
Form: Bio
AI World
Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song This is Wyclef, Refugee...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, africa, age, america,
Form: Free verse
Warm welcomes
Warm welcome from you are the vile, ‘‘Tis what you are you cannot deny Friendly insults from nasty things Shall wed the devil for chaos will sing Wicked friends, you think you’re wise As it only speaks to your...Read the rest...
Categories: africa,
Form: ABC
AMAZING LOVE
When those kisses Touched those lips It created butterflies When love was felt It was absorbed It created thunderstorms Scary as it was, The movement of the wind And the smell of the sea Incredible it is The movement of the birds And...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa, appreciation, bird,
Form: Free verse
THE ACTUAL ECONOMY
When the tree bears its fruit It produces rare resources Should I start counting? When capital is accumulated It manufactures wealth Should I start saving? The wonders of the world, As money falls into your pocket An accomplishment has been...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa, appreciation, bird,
Form: Free verse
Africa What I See In You
When I Google you, I recognize the struggles and muggles you face, I recognize the brutalities and the scars from decades of suppression and oppression which you endure; The broken promises, failings and shortfalls; I recognize the enormous work...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, corruption, fate, future,
Form: Free verse
THE CRACKING OF A TOMBSTONE
Sometimes life can be peaceful And Sometimes it can be quite You can even hear the needle drop What is so funny? Sometimes life can be full of drama And Sometimes it can be stressful When is this...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa, anti bullying,
Form: Free verse
Why Can't You See
Why can't you see...... Why can't you see that the sacrifices of today, Are the sowed seeds and hope of tomorrow's bountiful harvest; That out of the pain and suffering invested in today, Will spring forth the Sunny...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, humanity, life, poetry,
Form: Free verse
Here I Stand
Here I Stand, a muse On the sacred hills of Idanre Overlooking the land of my ancestors A Land overflowing with milk and honey; Land of Noble kings, elegant queens and fearless warriors A Land where rain,...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, hope, nature, poetry,
Form: Free verse
SHAKA ZULU
When they play hide and seek And memorize your words Watch them When they adjust the truth And do not know what is occurring Smile at yourself These,these are the revelations, Sometimes the truth Is not spoken It is shown Sometimes the lies Are not...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa, appreciation, black
Form: Free verse

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