The beautiful bride for the world prepared,
by Europe's colonial powers divided.
Her priceless worth was seen and hardly spared;
hence the need to woo her was decided.
Two great superpowers made their advances,
as she danced before their lustful glances.
Now she's wooed by none other than the Chinese;
who dangle their bread crumbs and putrid cheese;
seeking relentlessly her heart to please.
Africa is no doubt a priceless jewel,
historically contested for by a duel.
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Author:
Joseph C Ogbonna (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A poem about the historic scramble for Africa.
- Category: Sociopolitical
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Comments1
great commentary, identifying those core frustrations
that shackle a continent's capacity to climb free, and yet
like Maya Angelou's poetry
our motherland, will 'Still Rise'
eventually, to claim that destiny
other's
can only delay, momentarily...
thanks for sharing
an important write
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