I am Adinkra
Emblem of my soil
A cohort of Polyneoptera
I have different lineages
I raid
I boast of my workers, soldiers, giant males and queens
I live in Cathedral Mound
Mere mound to them
To me, the finest abode
I live in my palace
A golden edifice
I nest in gold
What they called 'Gold Coast'
I form a strong colony
The warm visit of 'The Royal Arms', my tragicomedy
Her mirrors, guns, schnapps and clothes, my stumble stone
I found myself in her fold
Where were the soldiers I boast of
They were cajoled
"Crown the Colony", I heard
Enjoined 'The Royal Arms'
Diadem of opposite meaning
My subjects paid tributes
Falling were my mighty ones
Where were their honor?
The cry of blood
Blood of my soldiers
Adjetey, Odartey and Attipoe
6th March, the faithful day, redeemed me
I was awaken to sleep no more
'The Royal Arms' lost her hold on me
A wand of hope to my sisters
The battle was ended
Glorious Home All Nations Admire
God bless our homeland
- Author: Osei Zion (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: March 5th, 2022 21:34
- Comment from author about the poem: Adinkra: The traditional symbols of Ghana. But in this poem, it represents the people. This poem is made to commemorate the Independence Day of Ghana. It falls on 6th March.
- Category: Unclassified
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Comments1
Very evocative and intense. You have things to say! Thank you for this.
Thanks Jarcher
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