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)
