Afirika

I no wan make una tell me
say Afirika be de Heart of Darkness

I no wan make una tell me
say Afirika people dey hungry

I no wan make una tell me
say Afirika man no be anyting

I no wan make una tell me
say Afirika no good at all at all

I no wan make una tell me
say Afirika do this, Afirika do that



Poetry by Onyeka Nwelue
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Written on 2006-04-26 at 12:51

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Emeka Chike Nwogu
Onyeka, this one is a different voice. I think am beginning to like the concept of your poem. Simple, straight to the point.
Especially the 'pigeon' english you penned this poem with. I will suggest that you expand the poem a little to accommodate what you want 'outsiders' to think about Africa. If Africa 'no dey hungry' what else? Thanks for this freshness.
Regards, Emeka.
2006-05-06


Lourdes
..and you just keep them coming
This has the stongest voice I have ever heard. I take a bow .
2006-04-27


Kathy Lockhart
Thank you for sharing this in such a personal way. I love the way you wrote in an "accent." It let me hear your voice.
2006-04-26