uBuntu*
I am the blood, coursing through its veins, thumping boldly, the heartbeat of Africa.
I am the sands, sweeping across its deserts, mingling in the soil of Africa.
I am the waters, raging through its rivers, quenching the thirst of Africa.
I am the air, soaring above its lands, breathing life across Africa.
I am the sighs, of generations past, brutalised into slavery from the plundered homes in Africa.
I am the words, imbibed in its being, deeply etching a shared yearning, in the daughters and sons of Africa.
I am the mountains, majestic sentinels watching over the children of Africa.
I am the spirit, of ancestors long gone, enveloping the vastness of Africa.
I am because you are*.
I am Africa.
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* – uBuntu is an isiXhosa/isiZulu concept that espouses “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity”
Your love of Africa is quite touching, Afzal. You’re a great ambassador for your continent, and for South Africa in particular.
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Beautiful poem
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I am Africa – written by my brother Afzal – a wonderfully penned expression.
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As always thank you brother
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Wonderfully expressed Afzal, truly wonderful and vibrant! 🙂
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Powerful words
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Hello Adzal dear friend. So good to see you back. How are you! I emailed you a while ago be ayse I receuved another of thise emials. Hope you are ok. Much love to you friend ❤️
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