AFRICA PROUD by Wayne Visser

As always, my visit back to the continent has inspired me to write.

AFRICA PROUD

By Wayne Visser

I stand upright and tall -

No more bowed back

No more bent knees

I look straight ahead -

No more downcast eyes

No more cowering glances

For I am Africa Proud

See me:

My name is Africa

And I am rising to greet you

I am leading the way

And I am Proud

Extend me your hand -

In friendship, not pity

In peace, not trickery

Send me your prayers - In communion, not guilt

In hope, not resignation

For I am Africa Proud

Hear me: My name is Africa

And I am calling to welcome you

I am waiting to embrace you

And I am Proud

I dance wild and free -

No more slave chains

No more puppet strings

I sing loud and strong -

No more lamentation

No more discord

For I am Africa Proud

Feel me:

My name is Africa

And I am drumming to wake you

I am singing to inspire you

And I am Proud

Bring me your gifts -

Of fair trade, not charity

Of respect, not advice

Show me your spirit -

Of community, not greed

Of faith, not fear

For I am Africa Proud

Join me:

My name is Africa

And I am seeding the future

I am shining with beauty

And I am Proud

(2013)