Africa my home

Africa,Africana,Afriq

I lay cold in the waters

My vision blurred

Because of another man's laws

Nearing death for betraying my own

 My heart fought my obsession for white

With an African tune of old

My cold hands tried to stamp the beat

As I wallowed in the cold

My memory failed the foreign

And embraced Africa

My home, my heritage

Alas I reached land

The soil of my ancestors

The air of freedom

Greeted me

As I proclaimed ''Africa''   

Author's Note

I wrote it quickly so mistakes and flaws maybe present. Place your most sincere reviews

Reviews

[Perkele.7885]

I imagine that it is calming and renewing to return to one's birthing soil! Have you returned successful or have you returned a failure with a bitter taste in your mouth?
This return will set in your mind for years as your foreign experience when you are in turn advising others.
I would hope that you can see through your experiences and perhaps see the possible rewarding experiences of others yet to leave Africa for foreign soils.

[Benson Osuji]

I wrote this poem to state a simple truth that no one should disregard where he~she is from any way thank you for review

[rickm97]

Beautiful write, Benson. Passionate, you portrayed your heart with eloquent brevity.

[Jane Taylor Hardy]

This is a breathtaking poem....just beautiful!

[Serge Wlodarski]

You should cultivate the art of writing fast and not worrying about flaws. It is the message that counts, not grammar.

[Benson Osuji]

thanks a lot

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I have had the pleasure of being able to remain upon the land of my birth and been fortunate enough to be able to remember the sacrifices my folks and their parents made so that I may be here, today... I love your poem about remembering where you come from...

[Lydia Shutter]

Very emotive write. You have returned to your roots. Lydi*

[Benson Osuji]

thanks Lydia I appreciate your review

[Cat]

Very nice, I can see this a topic dear to you. Good job.

[Benson Osuji]

Thank you Cat your review means a lot to me

[FaeryQueen]

i love this poem, it's so honest!

[Benson Osuji]

thank you Hazara it means a lot to me