Mama Africa: A Symphony of Grace and Wonders

28 April 2022

This poetic chronicle seeks to encapsulate the expansiveness, diversity, and essence of Mama Africa, rejoicing in her innate wonders, rich cultures, and the enduring strength of her people.

 

In the heart of Africa, where the sun’s rays dance,

Lies a land of beauty, Mama Africa’s expanse.

Her colours vivid, her spirit strong and free,

A symphony of cultures, an ode to unity.

 

From the pyramids of Egypt to the savannah’s embrace,

Her landscapes tell tales of ancient grace.

The Serengeti roars, its lions proud and fierce,

While Victoria Falls cascades, a sight to pierce.

 

Oh, Mama Africa, your rhythms fill the air,

Beating drums and voices soaring, everywhere.

The sound of Mbira resonates with ancestral call,

Guiding us back to our roots, standing tall.

 

From the tribes of Maasai to the Zulu’s might,

Each heritage weaves a tapestry so bright.

The Ashanti’s regal gold, the Himba’s bright hues,

All children of this continent, no matter their views.

 

In the Sahara’s dunes, where sands whisper tales,

Nomads roam the endless desert trails.

Their caravans carry hopes and dreams untold,

As they navigate through heat and winds so bold.

 

Beneath the Baobab’s ancient branches wide,

Stories of wisdom and resilience reside.

From Nelson Mandela’s courage, a beacon for all,

To Wangari Maathai’s green spirit standing tall.

 

Mama Africa, your children’s voices rise,

Against injustice, they fight with fiery eyes.

They strive for peace, equality, and hope,

With Nelson’s dream of a rainbow’s scope.

 

But challenges remain, like shadows cast,

Poverty’s grip, a burden vast.

Yet still, resilience flourishes through strife,

As communities unite, weaving threads of life.

 

Wildlife roams freely, nature’s precious gift,

Elephants, zebras, and gorilla’s uplift.

Conservation’s call echoes far and wide,

To protect these treasures, side by side.

 

Mama Africa, your spirit beats within us all,

Your stories etched in hearts, like a timeless thrall.

From Cape to Cairo, the Nile’s winding stream,

Your legacy lives on, like an eternal dream.

 

For your strength, your beauty, and your endless cheer.

United we stand, embracing diversity’s grace,

In this tapestry of nations, your soul finds its place.

Let grace be honoured, in a toast to you, beloved Mama Africa.