Sahara by Wayne Visser (Video)

Poetry by Wayne Visser, Paul Cheneour on Flutes, Lennie Charles on Percussion, Photography by Bob Webzell, Video edited by Andi Beqiri. Music recorded during a live performance on 16 November 2013 in London. The poem, Sahara, is published in "I Am an African: Favourite Africa Poems". Copyright 2014 Wayne Visser

Women of Africa by Wayne Visser (Video)

Poetry by Wayne Visser, Paul Cheneour on Flutes, Lennie Charles on Percussion, Photography by Bob Webzell, Video edited by Andi Beqiri. Music recorded during a live performance on 16 November 2013 in London. The poem, Women of Africa, is published in "I Am an African: Favourite Africa Poems". Copyright 2014 Wayne Visser

African Time by Wayne Visser (Video)

Poetry by Wayne Visser, Paul Cheneour on Flutes, Lennie Charles on Percussion, Photography by Bob Webzell, Video edited by Andi Beqiri. Music recorded during a live performance on 16 November 2013 in London. The poem, African Time, is published in "I Am an African: Favourite Africa Poems". Copyright 2014 Wayne Visser

Psalms

From the heart of God into my spirit,

Words delivered by the Holy Spirit, psalms conceived,

I hear His voice as He speaks softly in my ears.

From the heart of God into my heart,

Words delivered by the Holy Spirit, psalms created,

I hear His voice, He speaks softly in my ears.

Now from my spirit, from my heart to a piece of paper,

Words written with passion, psalms born,

To release all that is within me, I share the heart of God,

Psalms conceived, psalms created… in my spirit

Psalms born, Divine Poetry… in my heart

Writing them down, with you I share

I Am Art

Picasso of my own life
I have mastered the art of painting a smile on my face
Convincing my brain that my heart is fine...
While its not, even though its just a phase
Sometimes it feels like it will never pass
And I'm living a lie
But wait? Who can say its a lie if its happening outward?
Who can see the broken paint brushes I use
While they are caught in awe by the beauty of the canvas?
I've become an artist of my own life
With broken brushes and dark colours
I still manage to paint a bright picture
Even though its hard for me atleast it brings joy to the one who's looking at it
My masterpiece, a smile from a frown
A laugh from a cry!
-Hlogi

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)